Watch: Brazilians head to the polls today for 2026 general election

Latin America’s largest country votes for a president, governors and Congress on Sunday, October 4. Thirteen candidates are running for president but the spotlight is on the two front runners: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, seeking a fourth term, and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, former president Jair Bolsonaro’s. Recent polls show them statistically tied in a possible runoff. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco reports from Rio de Janeiro.

  • Latin America's largest country is holding elections for president, governors, and Congress on Sunday, October 4.
  • Thirteen candidates are running for president in this election.
  • The two front runners for the presidency are President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
  • President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term.
  • Recent polls show Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro statistically tied, potentially leading to a runoff.

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