Brazil’s Presidential Election Heads to Runoff Between Bolsonaro and Lula
The election has been dominated by corruption allegations, cost of living concerns, and claims of U.S. influence.
TL;DR
- Brazil's presidential election is headed to a runoff on October 25th.
- Neither candidate achieved more than 50 percent of the vote in the preliminary count.
- The main contenders are Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro.
- Dominant campaign themes include corruption allegations, cost of living concerns, and claims of U.S. influence.
- Lula is seeking a fourth term, while Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.