Brazil’s presidential runoff pits incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the country’s recently convicted former leader, as voters decide the nation’s next direction. With polls closing and early results imminent, the race follows a dramatic first-round upset that upended expectations. The outcome will determine whether Brazil continues under Lula’s leadership or shifts to a new political era under Bolsonaro’s administration. Tensions remain high as the country awaits the final count.


After a shock defeat in the first round, the incumbent Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking a new term in a runoff with Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of his convicted predecessorPolls close at 17.00 BRT, 20.00 GMT, with first results expected within the hour. Continue reading...