Brazil Votes in Closely Fought Presidential Election
Brazilians began voting Sunday in the presidential election. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces Flavio Bolsonaro.
Flavio Bolsonaro is a senator. He is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Polls show the two men nearly tied. Polls also show the first round will likely lead to a runoff.
Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors. Twelve candidates are on the presidential ballot.
Lula is seeking a fourth and final term. Lula warned Brazil's sovereignty is at stake.
He said this amid pressure from Donald Trump. Flavio Bolsonaro highlighted his ties to the White House. He said Brazil needs better deals with the United States.
Klear Note — A runoff is a second election round after the first vote.
Key Terms 3
- runoff A second vote between the top candidates when no one wins enough votes.
- sovereignty A country's power to govern itself without outside control.
- senator A member of the Senate, one of the two parts of Brazil's national legislature.