Summary
Brazil's presidential election will go to a runoff on October 25 because neither candidate got more than 50% of the votes. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are competing for the presidency of Brazil, Latin America's largest economy.Key Facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.
- Bolsonaro received about 55.8 million votes, Lula got nearly 53.2 million votes in the first round.
- Neither candidate reached the required majority of 50% plus one vote to win outright.
- The runoff election is scheduled for October 25, with the new term starting January 5, 2027.
- Lula has criticized the U.S. for trying to influence the election to favor Bolsonaro through tariffs and sanctions.
- Bolsonaro aims to strengthen ties with the U.S. and has promised to fight crime and improve the economy.
- Both candidates have significant portions of the population that disapprove of them.
