{"id":2218545,"date":"2026-10-25T09:34:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T06:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2218545"},"modified":"2026-10-25T09:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T06:34:44","slug":"brazil-election-voters-in-rio-split-over-crime-and-policing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2218545","title":{"rendered":"Brazil election: Voters in Rio split over crime and policing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The election pits left-of-center veteran politician Lula da Silva (R) against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro (L)Image: Douglas Magno\/AFP\/Agustin Marcarian\/REUTERS<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Voters in Brazil<\/a> headed to the polls on Sunday for a\u00a0presidential runoff election between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva<\/a> and Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the first round earlier this month,<\/a>\u00a0Bolsonaro surpassed Lula by more than 2.2 million votes. More than 33 million voters out of nearly 160 million abstained.<\/p>\n

However, Sunday’s\u00a0runoff election is expected to be neck-and-neck, with recent polls showing Lula closing the gap.<\/p>\n

Candidates need\u00a0more than 50% of the vote to become president.<\/p>\n

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Brazil election: Voters in Rio split over crime and policing<\/h2>\n

Election to determine Brazil’s direction<\/h2>\n

The high-stakes election is set to determine Brazil’s political direction, pitting\u00a0left-of-center veteran\u00a0Lula, 80, against right-wing Bolsonaro, 45, who is an ally of the US.<\/p>\n

If Bolsonaro wins, it will signify a shift to the right for Brazil<\/a> and could determine the extent to which the US will be able to grow its influence in Latin America.<\/p>\n

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Flavio Bolsonaro and his wife Fernanda cast their ballots in Rio de Janeiro on SundayImage: Mauro Pimentel\/AFP<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lula has campaigned to\u00a0continue\u00a0his social policies to boost employment and reduce poverty, while Bolsonaro has pledged a tougher course against crime and a political fresh start.<\/p>\n

Flavio has also pledged to free his father, who is under house arrest for attempting a coup in 2022, if he is elected.<\/p>\n

However, if Lula, who has opposed the US President Donald Trump over trade and security, secures a fourth term, it is likely to pose hurdles for Washington.<\/p>\n

The 80-year-old was previously head of state from 2003 to 2010, and became president again\u00a0in 2023.<\/p>\n

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Brazilians line up in Salvador to cast their ballotsImage: Rafael Martins\/REUTERS<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flavio Bolsonaro has sat in the Senate since 2019 and is running for the presidency for the first time.<\/p>\n

The rematch between Lula and Bolsonaro comes against the backdrop of corruption scandals<\/a>, economic downslide and accusations of US interference, which Washington denies.<\/p>\n

Around 159 million people are eligible to vote in the election.<\/p>\n

Preliminary results are expected on Sunday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Edited by: Natalie Muller<\/em><\/p>\n

If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google by clicking here<\/a>and hitting the “star” or “preferred” button, so you’ll always see our verified news first.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Voters in Brazil<\/a> headed to the polls on Sunday for a\u00a0presidential runoff election between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva<\/a> and Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the first round earlier this month,<\/a>\u00a0Bolsonaro surpassed Lula by more than 2.2 million votes. More than 33 million voters out of nearly 160 million abstained.<\/p>\n

However, Sunday’s\u00a0runoff election is expected to be neck-and-neck, with recent polls showing Lula closing the gap.<\/p>\n

Candidates need\u00a0more than 50% of the vote to become president.<\/p>\n

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Brazil election: Voters in Rio split over crime and policing<\/h2>\n

Election to determine Brazil’s direction<\/h2>\n

The high-stakes election is set to determine Brazil’s political direction, pitting\u00a0left-of-center veteran\u00a0Lula, 80, against right-wing Bolsonaro, 45, who is an ally of the US.<\/p>\n

If Bolsonaro wins, it will signify a shift to the right for Brazil<\/a> and could determine the extent to which the US will be able to grow its influence in Latin America.<\/p>\n

\"Flavio
Flavio Bolsonaro and his wife Fernanda cast their ballots in Rio de Janeiro on SundayImage: Mauro Pimentel\/AFP<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lula has campaigned to\u00a0continue\u00a0his social policies to boost employment and reduce poverty, while Bolsonaro has pledged a tougher course against crime and a political fresh start.<\/p>\n

Flavio has also pledged to free his father, who is under house arrest for attempting a coup in 2022, if he is elected.<\/p>\n

However, if Lula, who has opposed the US President Donald Trump over trade and security, secures a fourth term, it is likely to pose hurdles for Washington.<\/p>\n

The 80-year-old was previously head of state from 2003 to 2010, and became president again\u00a0in 2023.<\/p>\n

\"People
Brazilians line up in Salvador to cast their ballotsImage: Rafael Martins\/REUTERS<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flavio Bolsonaro has sat in the Senate since 2019 and is running for the presidency for the first time.<\/p>\n

The rematch between Lula and Bolsonaro comes against the backdrop of corruption scandals<\/a>, economic downslide and accusations of US interference, which Washington denies.<\/p>\n

Around 159 million people are eligible to vote in the election.<\/p>\n

Preliminary results are expected on Sunday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Edited by: Natalie Muller<\/em><\/p>\n

If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google by clicking here<\/a>and hitting the “star” or “preferred” button, so you’ll always see our verified news first.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Voters in Brazil<\/a> headed to the polls on Sunday for a\u00a0presidential runoff election between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva<\/a> and Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the first round earlier this month,<\/a>\u00a0Bolsonaro surpassed Lula by more than 2.2 million votes. More than 33 million voters out of nearly 160 million abstained.<\/p>\n

However, Sunday’s\u00a0runoff election is expected to be neck-and-neck, with recent polls showing Lula closing the gap.<\/p>\n

Candidates need\u00a0more than 50% of the vote to become president.<\/p>\n

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The high-stakes election is set to determine Brazil’s political direction, pitting\u00a0left-of-center veteran\u00a0Lula, 80, against right-wing Bolsonaro, 45, who is an ally of the US.<\/p>\n

If Bolsonaro wins, it will signify a shift to the right for Brazil<\/a> and could determine the extent to which the US will be able to grow its influence in Latin America.<\/p>\n

Lula has campaigned to\u00a0continue\u00a0his social policies to boost employment and reduce poverty, while Bolsonaro has pledged a tougher course against crime and a political fresh start.<\/p>\n

Flavio has also pledged to free his father, who is under house arrest for attempting a coup in 2022, if he is elected.<\/p>\n

However, if Lula, who has opposed the US President Donald Trump over trade and security, secures a fourth term, it is likely to pose hurdles for Washington.<\/p>\n

The 80-year-old was previously head of state from 2003 to 2010, and became president again\u00a0in 2023.<\/p>\n

Flavio Bolsonaro has sat in the Senate since 2019 and is running for the presidency for the first time.<\/p>\n

The rematch between Lula and Bolsonaro comes against the backdrop of corruption scandals<\/a>, economic downslide and accusations of US interference, which Washington denies.<\/p>\n

Around 159 million people are eligible to vote in the election.<\/p>\n

Preliminary results are expected on Sunday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Edited by: Natalie Muller<\/em><\/p>\n

If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google by clicking here<\/a>and hitting the “star” or “preferred” button, so you’ll always see our verified news first.<\/em><\/p>\n

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