Brazil’s presidential election enters a decisive first round as incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces off against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving time for alleged involvement in a military coup plot. With the winner needing over half the vote to secure victory outright, the race hinges on whether either candidate can surpass the 50% threshold by the time polls close at 17:00 BRT (21:00 BST). The direct-election system means a second round could still be required if no candidate meets the requirement. Voters will weigh the political legacies of both families amid a high-stakes contest for Brazil’s presidency.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential raceThe incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is up against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is in prison for plotting a military coup. The president in Brazil is directly elected, and candidates need more than 50% of the vote to avoid a second round. Polls close at 17.00 BRT / 21.00 BST. Continue reading...
