Dressed in a light yellow shirt, Flávio Bolsonaro arrived shortly after 8:00 a.m. this Sunday at an educational institution in Rio de Janeiro to vote in the runoff of Brazil's presidential elections, where he is facing the current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The 45-year-old senator arrived accompanied by his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro, and greeted with a smile the supporters who were waiting for him in the rain.
After casting his vote, Bolsonaro delivered a message to the media, reiterating his call to change the country's political course. "The moment for real change has arrived," the candidate declared.
"Brazil cannot continue down this path for another four years," he added.
The voting was marked by the chants of supporters of both candidates. While Bolsonaro's followers shouted against Lula, the current president's supporters responded with applause and chants in his favor.
The battle for the Presidency of Brazil
This Sunday's runoff pits Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, against Lula da Silva, who is seeking to reach his fourth presidential term.
The runoff comes after the opposition senator obtained 47% of the votes in the elections held on October 4, surpassing the current president, who reached 45%.
The latest polls by Datafolha and Quaest, released during the week before the election, placed Bolsonaro co…
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WorldThe opposition candidate went to the polls accompanied by his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro. After casting his vote, he asserted that the country needs a change of direction regarding the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, against whom he is competing for the presidency. Flávio Bolsonaro votes in Rio de Janeiro and calls for a "real change" in Brazil's presidential runoff [e]JIN HAOYUAN CommentsDressed in a light yellow shirt, Flávio Bolsonaro arrived shortly after 8:00 a.m. this Sunday at an educational institution in Rio de Janeiro to vote in the second round of Brazil's presidential elections, where he is running against the current head of state, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The 45-year-old senator arrived accompanied by his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro, and greeted smiling the supporters who were waiting for him in the rain. After casting his vote, Bolsonaro delivered a message to the media, reiterating his call to change the country's political direction. "The moment for real change has arrived," the candidate declared. "Brazil cannot continue down this path for another four years," he added. The voting was marked by the slogans of supporters of both candidates. While Bolsonaro's followers shouted against Lula, the current head of state's supporters responded with applause and chants in his favor. The battle for the presidency of BrazilThis Sunday's runoff pits Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, against Lula da Silva, who is seeking to achieve his fourth presidential term. The second round comes after the opposition senator obtained 47% of the votes in the elections held on October 4, surpassing the current head of state, who reached 45%. The latest polls from Datafolha and Quaest, released during the week before the election, placed Bolsonaro with 51% of voting intention compared to Lula's 49%, although the available data do not allow determining whether that difference is statistically significant. The opposition candidate seeks to return his family to power, while his father, Jair Bolsonaro, is serving a sentence for attempting a coup d'état after the 2022 elections. See also:Zelensky celebrates the return of Starlink service in his country, but Musk lashes out at the Ukrainian armyNetanyahu warns of the risk of a "second Holocaust" if he loses the elections in Israel and sparks criticism from the oppositionHouthis warn that Riyadh airport remains a "military target"More on:Flávio BolsonaroBrazilElectionsRio de JaneiroLula de SilvaWorldInternational