Brazilian Presidential Election Enters Second Round: Lula vs. Bolsonaro

Brazilian voters cast their ballots for the second round of the presidential election. The contest is between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Polls indicate a tight race. The election results will determine the direction of Latin America's largest economy and its relationship with the United States. On one side is veteran leftist leader Lula, who is seeking another term, and on the other is Bolsonaro, who has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump and has promised changes to Brazil's economic and foreign policies. In the first round of voting earlier this month, Flávio Bolsonaro received more than 2.2 million (2.2 million) votes against Lula. However, the voting percentage and the stance of voters supporting other candidates could prove decisive. The election campaign has also focused on a major foreign policy issue, mainly inflation, public finances, and government tariffs (government financing).