Brazil Heads Into a Tight Election as Lula Faces a Bolsonaro Challenge
Brazil is heading into a closely fought election that pits left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, setting up a high-stakes contest over the country’s economic direction, democratic institutions and foreign policy posture. Polls indicate a narrow race, with voters weighing Lula’s experience and social agenda against Bolsonaro’s appeal to conservative and anti-establishment sentiment.
