PoliticsBrazil election: Security a major focus ahead of Sunday’s vote

Crime has emerged as a central concern for Brazilians preparing to vote in Sunday’s general election. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro says he would loosen organised crime’s hold on Rio de Janeiro if he defeats incumbent Lula da Silva, while Lula is seeking a larger federal role in combating criminal gangs. Many Brazilians say gangs wield too much influence in their communities.