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Brazil votes in a closely fought runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son
Brazilian voters are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely fought presidential runoff. Bolsonaro, who led the first round, is campaigning on tougher action against organized crime, lower taxes and spending, and closer cooperation with Washington; Lula’s campaign presents the contest as a defense of democratic institutions and national sovereignty. The result could reshape Brazil’s domestic economic and security agenda and its strained relationship with the United States.
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What matters
- Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead in the first round, and no candidate who trailed then has previously overturned that deficit in Brazil.
- Lula’s supporters are trying to increase turnout after 33 million voters abstained in the first round.
- The campaigns sharply differ over crime, economic policy, democracy and relations with the United States.
Context & caveats
- The packet describes voting day and campaign positions but does not include the result.
Why this made the edition
Provides a substantive account of a consequential presidential runoff, including the candidates’ platforms, democratic stakes and international context.
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