Brazil Elections 2026: Lula vs Bolsonaro — How a Left or Right win could shape ties with US, China | Explained

Brazil Election 2026: Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's victory is expected to keep the country a major leftist bastion in the region, while a Flavio Bolsonaro win would see the country join the rightward-shifting tide. How their win will impact Brazil's ties with the US and China.