Published: May 22, 2026, 01:01 IST | Updated: May 22, 2026, 01:01 IST
Brazilian politics is witnessing fresh turbulence as a reported audio leak linked to Flávio Bolsonaro has triggered a political storm, impacting his public image and campaign momentum. According to recent opinion polls, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is now leading comfortably with a 7-point advantage. The controversy has intensified Brazil’s already polarised political climate ahead of crucial electoral developments.