Brazil’s presidential runoff pits the leftwing incumbent against his far-right challenger in a tightly contested election, with nearly 159 million voters set to decide the outcome. Supporters of the incumbent have gathered in large numbers for a high-profile protest, aiming to boost momentum ahead of Sunday’s vote. The race remains neck-and-neck after the first round, where the far-right candidate secured a narrow lead. Polls show the election hanging in the balance as both sides push for victory in the final stretch.
Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio BolsonaroTens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro.Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in the election’s runoff on Sunday, with the pair tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on 4 October by 47% to 45%. Continue reading...
