Brazil votes in tightly contested election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Left-wing incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely watched race.
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Brazilians went to the polls on Sunday in a deeply polarised presidential election, with left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, according to Al Jazeera.
Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, represents the right-wing bloc that has remained a dominant force in Brazilian politics since his father's presidency. The contest is expected to be close, reflecting the sharp political divisions that have characterised Brazil in recent years.
Nearly 160 million voters are eligible to cast ballots in Latin America's largest country, choosing between two camps that have come to symbolise opposing visions for Brazil's political and economic future.
Should no candidate secure an outright majority in this first round, the top two finishers would proceed to a runoff vote. Further details on turnout, voting conditions and reactions from the candidates were not immediately available.
The outcome is being closely watched regionally and internationally, given Brazil's size and influence in Latin America and its role in global forums such as the G20 and BRICS.
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