Brazil heads to runoff vote as more than 158 million voters are eligible
Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for a closely fought presidential runoff, with second-round governor elections also taking place in five states and the Federal District. More than 158 million people are eligible to vote, making the day one of the country's most significant election dates in recent years. The vote comes after a first round that left the presidential race unresolved and set up a nationwide test of turnout and mobilisation.Of the eligible electorate, more than 136 million voters are required to cast a ballot, while just over 22 million may vote voluntarily. That group includes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
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Brazil election runoff enters final day amid rival mass rallies
Supporters of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro held large rallies on the final day of campaigning before Brazil's presidential runoff, as the race remained extremely close. Lula addressed supporters at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, while Bolsonaro drew crowds in Minas Gerais in a separate show of strength. The vote on Sunday will decide whether Brazil keeps its left-wing leader or shifts toward the right.The latest polling cited in the supplied reporting showed the two candidates effectively tied on the eve of voting. A CNT/MDA survey released on Saturday put Bolsonaro on 46.3 percent and Lula... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 23:01 LONDON
