Brazilians vote this weekend in tight presidential race

NPR | By Carrie Kahn,

Steve Inskeep

Published October 2, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

Brazil's election this weekend pits Lula against Bolsonaro — this time, Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flávio — in a closely fought presidential race.

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Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico.

Steve Inskeep

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