Brazilian politician and physician from Goiás
Brazil's first round has not produced an outright winner, forcing a runoff between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro on Oct. 25. Bolsonaro leads by a small margin as polls tighten; analysts warn polling may have missed late shifts. The election centers on crime, cost of living and US relations, with both candidates courting voters ahead of the critical vote.
Brazil's presidential race heads to a runoff after the first round left Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro narrowly separated in the polls. Datafolha shows Bolsonaro ahead in a tight race, with Lula seeking to consolidate support and counter rising right-wing momentum. Endorsements and public campaigns shape the final stretch ahead of October 25.