Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula face off for the presidency of Brazil
Brazil is preparing for a major election amid a climate of intense polarization. According to RFI, this election will take place on Sunday, October 4. The presidential race pits the current leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a left-wing figure, against Flávio Bolsonaro, who represents the far right.
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Les résultats du premier tour
According to information from France 24, Flávio Bolsonaro finished in the lead during the first round of this vote. Running as a candidate for the tenth largest economy in the world, he is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Meanwhile, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term at the head of the Brazilian state.
Un contexte politique tendu
The country is currently divided between two opposing visions of its future and its international role. RFI specifies that this electoral duel is reminiscent of past confrontations. France 24 reports that this election comes four years after an attempted coup led by Jair Bolsonaro. While Latin America is heavily influenced by currents close to Trumpism, Brazil remains a territory where the left retains significant influence.
Reporting by France 24 — Amériques
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