# Brazil's presidential runoff: Lula vs Bolsonaro

> Brazil's presidential runoff pits 81-year-old Lula against Bolsonaro, son of jailed ex-leader, in knife-edge vote.
- Title: Brazil's presidential runoff: Lula vs Bolsonaro · Malay Mail
- Summary: Brazil's presidential runoff pits 81-year-old Lula against Bolsonaro, son of jailed ex-leader, in knife-edge vote. Brazil's presidential runoff on Sunday…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/20/lula-or-bolsonaros-son-brazil-braces-for-final-choice-in-knifeedge-runoff/239821
- Published: 2026-10-20T10:35:59+00:00
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- Topics: brazil, lula, bolsonaro, presidential runoff, jair bolsonaro, flavio bolsonaro, trump, election, left-wing, right-wing, news, world
## Brazil's presidential runoff
Brazil's presidential runoff will decide the country's political trajectory on Sunday.
## Lula seeks fourth term
81-year-old Lula aims for fourth non-consecutive term as incumbent leader.
## Bolsonaro's first-round lead
Bolsonaro secured 47% of first-round vote over Lula's 45%.
## Bolsonaro's father in jail
Bolsonaro's father, ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, is serving a 27-year prison sentence.
## Bolsonaro's campaign promises
Bolsonaro pledges to improve purchasing power and tackle insecurity for voters.
## Lula's social measures
Lula increased Bolsa Familia and got parliamentary approval for reduced working hours.
## Meta interference claims
Lula's party accuses Meta of restricting WhatsApp and Instagram content for election interference.
## Bolsonaro's pledge to free father
Bolsonaro vows to release his jailed father if elected president.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's presidential runoff on Sunday will determine if the country remains a left-wing stronghold or shifts to a right-wing administration loyal to Trump.