Published: Oct 05, 2026, 21:51 IST | Updated: Oct 05, 2026, 21:51 IST
Brazil’s presidential election is headed for a runoff after Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round. The October 25 contest comes as Bolsonaro’s political movement also made major gains in Congress, with family members including Michelle Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro and Jair Renan Bolsonaro winning seats.