Flávio Bolsonaro emerged as the surprise leader in Brazil’s presidential first round, taking about 47% of the vote against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s roughly 45%, with counting nearly complete. The rivals will meet in an October 25 runoff, where Bolsonaro enters as the favorite. Conservative allies also made gains in Congress and several states. Lula faces the challenge of winning support from eliminated candidates while defending his Workers’ Party record. The result could shift Brazil’s policies and alliances.
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