Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:56pm on 25 Oct 2026,Sunday International
Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on October 25 for a closely contested presidential runoff between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro narrowly led the first round on October 4, securing 47% of votes against Lula’s 45%. With nearly 159 million eligible voters, the outcome could reshape Brazil’s domestic and foreign policies. Lula promises to continue social welfare programmes, while Bolsonaro advocates tougher crime policies and has pledged to pardon his imprisoned father, former president Jair Bolsonaro. The election could also influence Brazil’s relationship with the United States. (PC: The Guardian)
