Brazilians Vote in Presidential Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro
· World · Euronews, Bloomberg
Brazilians went to the polls on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to choose their next president in a runoff election between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Voters across the country navigated challenging conditions, with residents in the isolated Lago do Catalão community in the Amazon rainforest traveling by canoe and motorboat to reach polling stations. Long queues formed in Rio de Janeiro's Rocinha favela as citizens waited to cast their ballots amid deep political divisions. In Brasília, supporters demonstrated passionate backing for both candidates outside polling centers. Official election results are expected to be announced between 23:30 and 00:00 CET.
Why it matters
The presidential runoff will determine Brazil's political leadership and economic direction, with implications for South America and global trade.
Read the original report — Euronews
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