https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2026-brazil-elections-what-to-know-as-lula-and-bolsonaro-face-offContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2026-brazil-elections-what-to-know-as-lula-and-bolsonaro-face-offhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2026-brazil-elections-what-to-know-as-lula-and-bolsonaro-face-off#u117611Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:40:49 +0000Brazil is headed to a presidential runoff election after a tight first-round vote on Sunday. Incumbent President Lula faces right-wing rival Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president Jair Bolsonaro, who secured a strong showing and took the election lead. The first-round results set up a bitter second-round contest that could reshape Latin America and bring a stunning comeback for the Bolsonaro political dynasty. Voters cast ballots amid intense national concerns over the economy, crime, and corruption.Why it mattersThe first-round vote marks a pivotal moment that confron