Brazil's Lula faces Bolsonaro's son in presidential runoff after first-round setback
Source Summary
Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is competing in a presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of his convicted predecessor, after suffering an unexpected defeat in the first round. Voting closed at 19.00 BRT (22.00 GMT) following a two-hour extension, with the full count now underway.
Why it matters
The outcome will determine Brazil's political direction and leadership for the next presidential term, with significant implications for the country's economic and social policies.
What remains uncertain
The final election results are pending completion of the full count.
