Brazil elects a president: Lula vs. Bolsonaro Jr. On October 25, the second round of the presidential elections in Brazil takes place. Current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, are competing for the position of head of state. First round of voting on October 4, Flavio Bolsonaro received about 47% of the votes, Lula de Silva - about 45%. Before the second round, polls showed nearly equal support for the candidates. For Lula it is an attempt to obtain a fourth presidential mandate. Flavio Bolsonaro speaks as a representative of his father's political camp, a former president who was convicted of participating in a coup plot. Two different agendas Lola focuses on social programs, protecting the Amazon and reducing economic inequality. His campaign also touches on the cost of living and the debt burden of households. Flavio Bolsonaro promises to intensify the fight against crime, continue a pro-business economic policy and strengthen relations with the Donald Trump administration. He also promised to seek his father's release. Why the result matters outside Brazil Brazil plays a prominent role in climate policy, international trade and the BRICS group. If Lula is re-elected, we can expect a continuation of the current foreign policy course. A Flavio victory would mean a more pronounced turn to conservative politics and closer relations with Washington. Domestically, too, the composition of Congress is important: parliamentary support will affect the future president's ability to make economic and institutional changes. What will the main indicators show after the polls close: the final gap between the candidates, the percentage of the vote and the distribution of votes by region. The result will also show how far Bolsonaro Jr's support has spread beyond his father's electorate.

Brazil elects a president: Lula vs. Bolsonaro Jr. On October 25, the second round of the presidential elections in Brazil takes place. Current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, are competing for the position of head of state. First round of voting on October 4, Flavio Bolsonaro received about 47% of the votes, Lula de Silva - about 45%. Before the second round, polls showed nearly equal support for the candidates. For Lula it is an attempt to obtain a fourth presidential mandate. Flavio Bolsonaro speaks as a representative of his father's political camp, a former president who was convicted of participating in a coup plot. Two different agendas Lola focuses on social programs, protecting the Amazon and reducing economic inequality. His campaign also touches on the cost of living and the debt burden of households. Flavio Bolsonaro promises to intensify the fight against crime, continue a pro-business economic policy and strengthen relations with the Donald Trump administration. He also promised to seek his father's release. Why the result matters outside Brazil Brazil plays a prominent role in climate policy, international trade and the BRICS group. If Lula is re-elected, we can expect a continuation of the current foreign policy course. A Flavio victory would mean a more pronounced turn to conservative politics and closer relations with Washington. Domestically, too, the composition of Congress is important: parliamentary support will affect the future president's ability to make economic and institutional changes. What will the main indicators show after the polls close: the final gap between the candidates, the percentage of the vote and the distribution of votes by region. The result will also show how far Bolsonaro Jr's support has spread beyond his father's electorate.