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Some 160 million Brazilian voters go to the polls on Sunday 4 October to choose between left-wing President Lula, 80 years old – who is running for a fourth and final non-consecutive term – and his far-right rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator.
Voting is underway in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing a strong challenge from Flavio Bolsonaro.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro made their final pitch to voters Saturday with rallies in the pivotal state of Sao Paulo ahead of a nail-biter election that has been marred by scandals and mudslinging.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election. Mareeke Reethof, lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, shares further insights.
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
The President of the United States has not given up on any of the candidates, although Washington's interference with the internal policy of the Ibero-American country has been constant.
The 45-year-old senator, who is the moderate of the clan, threatens the re-election of Lula in Brazil despite being under investigation for corruption
The president of Brazil, former worker and trade unionist, pragmatic and able negotiator, seeks a fourth mandate to prevent the return to power of the ultra-right with the Bolsonaro
Voters began to go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the presidential election in Brazil. Left-wing president Lula said after voting that the choice was between democracy and "barbarism". His conservative rival said he wanted to "free the Brazilian people". The two candidates are in a row in the last polls.
President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former coup leader, are fighting the presidency in a fully open election
On the eve of the general elections in Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro took a mass bath to close their campaigns. São Paulo was the stage chosen by both candidates for their closing acts. On October 4, Brazilians will come to the polls to decide whether the country joins the right-hand turn that crosses much of the region or whether Lula da Silva gets re-election. Bolsonaro's followers maintain the hope that Brazil will support their candidate; on the other hand, dressed in red, Lula's sympathizers also trust the victor.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his main rival, Ultraderechist Flávio Bolsonaro, concluded their campaigns on October 3 in the influential state of São Paulo, where one fifth of the national electorate is concentrated. They both seek to mobilize their followers and convince the undecided on the eve of the frenzy Sunday elections. Lula ended her campaign with a march that brought together thousands of sympathizers, while Bolsonaro participated in a motorbike caravan. Report from Rio de Janeiro with our correspondent, Valeria Saccone.
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election.
The "C class," the middle class in Brazil, was an important factor in the victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in past elections. Four years later, although one part of the population supports it by considering that it has benefited during its Government, another has become more pragmatic and considers voting for candidate Flavio Bolsonaro as his proposals are more aligned with his needs. A report from our correspondent Valeria Saccone.
Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
