Brazil Presidential Election: Lula and Bolsonaro Tied in Polls as Voters Head to the Polls

Brazil held a presidential election on Sunday, with incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a tightly contested race. Experts point to the cost of living, religion, social media influence, and a banking scandal as key factors shaping voter behavior, with polling showing both candidates in a near tie.