Brazil is holding its presidential election on Sunday, with incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro the main contenders. Voting is taking place across the country, including in São Paulo.
The presidential contest is being described as one of Brazil’s most significant in recent years, with the candidates representing opposite ideological poles.
Brazil’s presidential election
The election brings two prominent political figures into competition:
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s incumbent president
- Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator
Voting is taking place across Brazil, with polling also under way in São Paulo. The outcome of the contest has not been provided in the available information.
