# Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Run-off Race

> Flávio Bolsonaro surges ahead of Lula in Brazil's presidential race, setting stage for October 25 runoff.
- Title: Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Run-off Race | Shortify
- Summary: Flávio Bolsonaro surges ahead of Lula in Brazil's presidential race, setting stage for October 25 runoff. Flávio Bolsonaro leads Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in…
- Keywords: flavio bolsonaro, luiz inacio lula da silva, brazil, presidential election, run-off, october 25, workers party, brazilian economy, trump, corruption probe, bancos master sa, fiscal deficit
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/bolsonaro-pushes-lula-to-brink-of-defeat-ahead-of-brazil-run-off.phtml
- Author: Daniel Carvalho, Beatriz Reis & Simone Iglesias, Bloomberg
- Published: 2026-10-05T11:30:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: flavio bolsonaro, luiz inacio lula da silva, brazil, presidential election, run-off, october 25, workers party, brazilian economy, trump, corruption probe, bancos master sa, fiscal deficit
## First Round Results
Flávio Bolsonaro surged to a surprise lead over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential election.
## Bolsonaro's Vote Share
Bolsonaro took about 47 percent of the vote to Lula’s roughly 45 percent with counting nearly complete.
## Run-off Date
They will face off on October 25, but closing the gap is likely difficult for Lula.
## Lula's Age and History
Lula, 80, governed Brazil from 2003 to 2010, later went to prison on corruption convictions that were annulled.
## Bolsonaro's Campaign
Bolsonaro declared 'the end of the Workers’ Party era' in his first remarks, saying he and his allies dealt a final blow to Lula’s movement.

> We will be able to build a government inspired by my father’s, an administration even better than his
## Lula's Response
Lula expressed confidence in his ability to win the run-off, stating it would show Brazil’s true picture.
## Historical Context
Since Brazil returned to democracy in 1989, no candidate who trailed in the first round has won the run-off.
## Workers' Party Impact
The Workers’ Party, which has won five of the last six presidential races, faces a devastating blow to its message.
## Bolsonaro's Economic Plan
Bolsonaro promises a 'big cut' in spending, aligning with Argentina's austerity drive led by Javier Milei.
## Lula's Economic Policies
Lula has boosted social welfare benefits and unveiled a plan to use public funds to buy delinquent debts.
## Corruption Probe
A probe into Banco Master SA, the failed lender at the centre of a US$10-billion fraud investigation, has repeatedly upended the race.
## Market Reaction
Brazilian assets are expected to surge when markets open Monday on signs Bolsonaro is poised for victory.
## Key takeaway

Flávio Bolsonaro leads Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential election with 47% to Lula's 45%, likely securing victory in the October 25 runoff.