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Brazils presidential vote pits Trump ally against incumbent Lula
What happened
Brazilians are voting in a presidential election between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, with Lula seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term as president. The election is seen as a high-stakes contest between ideological opposites. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will head to a runoff. Ten other candidates are also running.
Why it matters
The outcome of the election is significant as it will determine the direction of Brazil's government and its relationship with the US and China. The election has been marked by polarization and a focus on domestic issues such as the economy and social programs. Brazilians are voting for a president, 27 state governors, and members of state legislatures and the federal congress.
Key facts
- Lula is 80 years old
- Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of US President Donald Trump
- 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote.
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