Brazil Election: Flávio Bolsonaro Challenges Lula – Why the Race Is So Open

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Brazil faces a presidential election that no one can predict. On Sunday, Flávio Bolsonaro – son of former president Jair Bolsonaro – faces off against Lula da Silva. According to SPIEGEL's assessment, it will be a neck-and-neck race.

According to SPIEGEL, the reason predictions are so difficult is a strikingly large number of undecided voters. Who ends up ahead is therefore open – and that is precisely what makes this election so exciting.

SPIEGEL South America correspondent Jens Glüsing breaks down the dynamics behind the duel and what really matters on election day in his current analysis. For you, that means: you'll get the context you need to properly assess Sunday's result.

Who is up for election on Sunday?

On one side: Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. On the other: Lula da Silva. It's a duel between two political camps that want to lead Brazil in different directions – and it's precisely this question of direction that makes the election relevant for you as an observer.

Why is the race so open?

According to SPIEGEL, observers expect a neck-and-neck race because many voters are still undecided. Both sides have their base – whoever ultimately convinces the undecided middle will decide the election.

Who is breaking down the situation for you?

Jens Glüsing has been SPIEGEL's correspondent for South America for years and knows Brazil's political situation up close. In the current SPIEGEL piece, he explains what makes this Brazil election so exciting – and what you should watch for on election day.

Value for you: If you want to understand why a Bolsonaro son is now facing off against Lula and what the result could mean for South America, you'll find the full SPIEGEL analysis here: Der Spiegel: Brazil Election – Bolsonaro Son Flávio vs. Lula da Silva.