From The Rio Times · Andrés Morales · · 2m
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Free music, markets mixed, and Brazil's presidential runoff election day in Rio.
In brief
Free music, markets mixed, and Brazil's presidential runoff election day in Rio. Brazil's presidential runoff election occurs on Sunday with Flávio Bolsonaro at 51.1% and Lula at 48.9%. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Weather & What to Wear
Thursday is grey and humid with a high near 23°C and showers likely through the day.
Day at a Glance
Free guitar concert in Centro at 6pm, markets mixed close, hot Saturday near 31°C.
What to See & Do
Free Música no Museu concert at Centro Cultural Justiça Federal with Mara Lúcia Ribeiro on guitar.
Market Update
Ibovespa eased 0.86% with 7 of 15 names advancing; Nasdaq led US gains.
Brazil Election Data Room
Runoff poll average: Flávio Bolsonaro 51.1%, Lula 48.9% across 33 national polls.
Samba Night in Lapa
Fundição Progresso hosts Samba Independente Dos Bons Costumes at 9pm with local crowd.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday hot at 31°C with 43% rain chance; Sunday runoff election day with rain likely.
Market Breadth
Materials led the market with SUZB3 up 2.35%, Consumer Disc. lagged with AZZA3 down 2.63%.
Free Events
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Paço Imperial, and Real Gabinete are free today with no entry fees.
Transport Guide
Metrô lines 1, 2, and 4 run normally; single journey costs R$7.90 (about US$1.6).
Lunch & Dinner
Tempeh offers R$35 (about US$7) lunch plate; Nova Capela serves cabrito with rice for R$60 (about US$12).
Samba After Dark
Fundição Progresso hosts Samba Independente Dos Bons Costumes at 9pm with local crowd and live music.
Election Day
Sunday is Brazil's presidential runoff election day with polls open from 8am to 5pm.
Market Details
Ibovespa closed at 206,495.23 with a 0.86% decline; USD/BRL at 5.16 with 0.01% gain.
Weekend Forecast
Saturday hot at 31°C with 43% rain chance; Sunday runoff election day with rain likely.
What Happens Next
Sunday's presidential runoff election will determine Brazil's next president with Flávio Bolsonaro at 51.1%.
The key point
Brazil's presidential runoff election occurs on Sunday with Flávio Bolsonaro at 51.1% and Lula at 48.9%.
