Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race as Brazil prepares to vote

Brazil is preparing for a tight presidential election race between candidates Lula and Bolsonaro. The outcome will decide the leadership of the country as voters head to the polls.

Beyond domestic governance, the election carries regional implications. The result will determine whether Brazil joins a broader political shift in the region toward conservative leaders who are allies of the U.S. President, a trend observed in recent elections in Chile, Colombia, and Peru.