Brazil's big political rematch: What to know
Brazil's upcoming presidential election features a rematch between incumbent Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the imprisoned former president. The election is seen as a pivotal moment for the country's democracy, environmental policy, and judicial appointments.
Why it matters
The outcome will determine the future direction of Latin America's largest economy and its stance on critical issues like climate change and democratic stability.
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's presidential election is a rematch of the country's bitter 2022 contest — but with a twist. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the man he narrowly defeated four years ago, Jair Bolsonaro.
Flávio, a 45-year-old senator, is carrying his father's political movement into Sunday's election. Jair Bolsonaro is now serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup to overturn that loss. His son has promised to pardon him if elected.
The younger Bolsonaro says he is "a more moderate Bolsonaro," but has voiced few policy differences from his father. He pledges to pardon his father over the coup conviction, has cast doubt on humans' responsibility for climate change, and supports making it easier for Brazilians to buy guns.
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