Brazil's presidential election campaign has begun, which could lead to the re-election of 80-year-old leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for a second consecutive term and a fourth term overall.

Brazil's presidential election campaign has begun, which could lead to the re-election of 80-year-old leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for a second consecutive term and a fourth term overall.

His main challenger is Flavio Bolsonaro, the now jailed son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.

Surveys indicate close competition and it is likely that the job will move to the second round (which will be held later this month).

The outcome of this election will have important regional implications as many Latin American countries have turned to the right and elected leaders have aligned themselves with Donald Trump.

The President of the United States described these elections as a major test for the plan to change the political structure of the American continent.

In this election, approximately 160 million eligible voters will also elect members of Congress, governors and local government officials. Experts say neither candidate has managed to win over voters, whose primary concern is the rising cost of living.

📷 Reuters