Brazilians vote in tight first round of Lula-Bolsonaro race

· Politics · Brazil

Brazilians voted on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election seen as a toss-up between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro. The campaign was dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling, with polls pointing to a likely runoff.

Why it matters：The outcome could shape the region's largest economy and its foreign ties, with a runoff looking likely.

Key points

  • Campaigning ended Saturday in Sao Paulo state, home to about a fifth of the vote.
  • Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but polls point to a runoff.
  • Lula is seeking a fourth and final term.

Sources (original reporting)

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