A Brazilian city in Minas Gerais, known as the Outsider Judge
Policymakers and markets are watching a widening Banco Master fraud case as authorities unseal documents and probe Flavio Bolsonaro’s ties to the funding of the Dark Horse film. Lula must confront ongoing court turmoil while Bolsonaro faces new investigations ahead of the election.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has led Brazil's first-round presidential vote, finishing ahead of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva but without an outright majority. With neither candidate reaching 50%, the race has moved to an October 25 run-off. Bolsonaro's far-right Liberal Party has won large congressional representation, while both campaigns are preparing for a tight second round.
As Brazil heads to a high-stakes presidential vote, Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro remain the leading contenders. Voters will decide whether Lula secures a fourth term or Bolsonaro returns his family to power. The race also shapes Brazil’s stance on the Amazon and relations with the United States, with a broad field of other races on Sunday’s ballot.