Flávio Bolsonaro slightly leads Lula in Brazil runoff, poll shows

· Politics · Brazil

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is slightly leading President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a simulated scenario of the October 25 presidential runoff, a Datafolha poll showed. Bolsonaro said he would work with both the US and China if he becomes president, after a surprise election performance left him poised to join a wave of conservative leaders pushing Latin America closer to Washington. The tight race has raised questions about the fate of Brazil's climate-finance push. The runoff is scheduled for October 25.

Why it matters：A Bolsonaro victory could shift Brazil's foreign and climate policies, with implications for Amazon protection and global climate goals.

Key points

  • Flávio Bolsonaro slightly leads Lula in a Datafolha runoff poll.
  • He said he would work with the US and China as president.
  • The runoff is scheduled for October 25.

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