|GBNews|
Voters in Brazil are participating in a presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. The election follows a campaign marked by the candidates' distinct backgrounds, with Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president, challenging the 80-year-old incumbent.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term. Jair Bolsonaro is currently serving a prison sentence for plotting a coup.
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“And Brazilians are heading to the polls in a closely watched presidential runoff, and the choice is between the left-wing 80-year-old incumbent, left-winger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He's seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office, and the right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who told reporters the time for real change has arrived. Bolsonaro is the son of the former President Jair Bolsonaro. He is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after losing the last election in 2022.”