What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
Summary
Brazil is holding a general election with 12 candidates. The two main candidates are Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a left-wing veteran and current president, and Flávio Bolsonaro, a right-wing politician and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.Key Facts
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is an experienced left-wing leader who has served as Brazil’s president three times.
- Flávio Bolsonaro is the main right-wing candidate and the son of Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president.
- Jair Bolsonaro is barred from running, sentenced to 27 years for planning a coup, and currently under house arrest.
- Jair Bolsonaro’s AI-generated image was used to endorse Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign, although Bolsonaro’s lawyers denied permission.
- Polls show Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro each around 40% support, with other candidates below 4%.
- If no candidate gets more than 50% of valid votes on October 2, the election will go to a run-off on October 25.
- Around 160 million Brazilians are eligible to vote; voting is compulsory for most adults.
- Lula is known for his past success in reducing poverty with programs like Bolsa Família.
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