Brazilians Vote in High-Stakes Presidential Race as Lula Seeks First-Round Win
Brazilians headed to the polls in a pivotal presidential election that could decide whether former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secures an outright first-round victory or is forced into a runoff. The contest has become a referendum on the country’s political direction, pitting Lula’s bid to return to power against the influence of President Jair Bolsonaro’s camp and the broader polarization that has defined Brazilian politics.
