Brazil holds presidential vote with Lula facing Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilians were set to vote on Sunday in a presidential election pitting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, whom Lula narrowly defeated four years earlier. The Guardian described the race as neck-and-neck. The Washington Post reported that Brazilian officials had grown concerned about possible U.S. interference in the vote. The BBC reported that Brazil had accused the United States of election interference.
Key facts
President Lula is running against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.152
Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro in the election four years earlier.1
Brazilian officials have raised concerns about possible U.S. interference in the election.24
Outlets described the race as close, with The Daily Caller calling it Lula's most difficult re-election.35
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