Far right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge
Flávio Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro’s son, won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, buoyed by far‑right momentum, a strong evangelical base, and voters’ view that former president Lula is too old. Analysts say the combination of religious support and concerns over Lula’s age helped secure the victory. The campaign also highlighted anti‑corruption promises and criticized Lula’s record, while media coverage amplified worries about his age.