A right-wing challenger has overtaken the left-wing incumbent in the first round of the presidential election, marking a significant shift in the race. The result reflects deep political divisions as voters weigh economic policies and social issues. With no candidate securing an outright majority, the runoff will determine whether the country shifts further to the right. Analysts are already dissecting what this means for governance and public sentiment moving forward.
The left-wing incumbent president had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
