🇧🇷 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Brazil at the polls, final blows between Lula and Bolsonaro Jr
What happened
The elections are expected to be a head-to-head between outgoing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his challenger Flavio Bolsonaro. The polls are indicating a close contest, with no clear winner. Voting is compulsory for literate Brazilians between 18 and 70 years old, and the voter can choose to vote blank or void.
Why it matters
The outcome of the election could impact Brazil's geopolitical role and its relations with other countries, particularly the United States, as Lula has promoted multilateralism and Bolsonaro has announced his willingness to join the Shield of the Americas. The election also has significant implications for the country's internal dynamics and social policies.
Key facts
- Voting is compulsory for literate Brazilians between 18 and 70 years old.
- The voter can choose to vote blank or void.
- The elections will also elect 27 governors, 513 federal deputies, and 54 senators.
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