
Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Brazil's former senator Flávio Bolsonaro is expected to secure the presidency after an unexpected first‑round win that displaced both progressive voters and supporters of current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The result marks a significant shift toward the far right in Brazil’s political landscape, prompting uncertainty about future policy directions and coalition building for the country.