Politics

Brazilians vote in tense presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

Nearly 160 million eligible voters decide between a fourth term for incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarized election shaping Brazil's political and economic future.

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Published October 25, 2026, 04:17 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula standing side by side in front of a blue background, gesturing with their hands. — Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula during a presidential debate. Photo: Reprodução/France 24

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The essentials of this story

What happened: Brazilians are choosing their next president in a high-stakes run-off election between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Who is affected: Nearly 160 million eligible voters across Brazil, alongside regional economies and international partners such as the United States.
What changes: The election will determine the country's executive leadership, economic policy direction, security strategies against organized crime, and diplomatic relations for the coming years.

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