Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff on 25 October
Brazil’s presidential election will be decided in a runoff on 25 October. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro after millions voted in Sunday’s first round.
Brazil’s presidential election will go to a runoff on 25 October after millions of people voted in Sunday’s first round.
The contest is between 80-year-old incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and 45-year-old right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
Two candidates remain
Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term as president. Flávio Bolsonaro is running for president for the first time.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s father, Jair Bolsonaro, governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022. BBC correspondent Ione Wells examined the first-round results.
What we know
- Brazil’s presidential election will be decided in a runoff on 25 October.
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive presidential term.
- Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, is running in his first presidential election.
- Jair Bolsonaro governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022.
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