Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazilians-will-vote-in-a-highly-polarized-presidential-race-on-sunday-here-s-what-to-knowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Brazil Heads to Runoff After Split Votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazilians-will-vote-in-a-highly-polarized-presidential-race-on-sunday-here-s-what-to-knowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazilians-will-vote-in-a-highly-polarized-presidential-race-on-sunday-here-s-what-to-know#u103013Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:35:49 +0000Brazil is heading toward a presidential runoff election after neither top candidate secured a majority during Sunday's vote. Court figures with 99.8 percent of the vote reported show Bolsonaro leading with over 56 million votes compared to Lula's 53.7 million votes. The contest has drawn intense international scrutiny and tested a growing conservative bloc across Latin America. Markets and regional observers are bracing for a heightened level of political friction as the campaign enters its next phase.Why it mattersThe presidential contest has evolved into a deeply polarized rematch