Brazil votes in presidential, gubernatorial and legislative elections — France 24

Voters in Brazil are voting for governors and legislators, but the greatest attention is focused on the presidential race. According to France 24, 12 candidates are on the ballot. The presidential race is considered a close contest between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

Lula’s fourth term

Lula da Silva is seeking to win a fourth and final presidential term. He says Brazil’s sovereignty is under threat because of pressure from US President Donald Trump.

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Bolsonaro’s statements about the US

Flávio Bolsonaro emphasizes his ties with the White House. According to him, Brazil needs more favorable agreements with the United States.

Among the issues on which Bolsonaro proposes improving agreements with the US, he named Brazil’s rare mineral resources. France 24 describes Bolsonaro as a controversial senator.