# What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election

https://mins.news/en/item/84701

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-03 14:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/3/what-to-know-about-brazils-2026-presidential-election?traffic_source=rss

> Brazil’s 2026 presidential race is closely contested between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro’s eldest son. Crime, the economy, inflation, public spending, democratic resilience and possible US intervention are central concerns. The first round is set for October 4, with a runoff on October 25 if needed.

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