Bolsonaro

Brazilians vote on October 4 in a deadlocked presidential race between incumbent Lula and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro. A corruption probe into Bolsonaro’s ties to a disgraced banker and allegations of US interference add to the tension. The outcome could affect EU-Brazil trade, climate policy, and democratic stability — relevant for internationals in the Netherlands with ties to Latin America.

Brazil's presidential election on October 4 is too close to call, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro statistically tied. A corruption investigation into Bolsonaro and allegations of US funding for far-right groups have added tension. If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff will be held on October 25.

With less than two weeks until Brazil’s first-round presidential election, incumbent Lula and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are neck-and-neck in the polls. A corruption investigation into Bolsonaro’s ties to a $2.3bn bank fraud adds uncertainty to the outcome.