Lula and Bolsonaro face off this Sunday at the polls in Brazil

Brazil is holding presidential elections with more than 158 million citizens convoked to the polls. The election features a close contest between incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, representing the left, and senator Flávio Bolsonaro, representing the ultraright.

The vote will determine whether Lula da Silva remains in power or if Flávio Bolsonaro ascends to the presidency. Beyond the domestic leadership of the country, the election is noted for its potential to redefine the broader regional balance of power.