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This depicts the interesting tension between social democracy and liberalism. When right-wing regimes don't provide enough support in the face of global challenges, the people want more government support and that's Lula is surging in polls.

Amazing comeback for Lula as well!

Kinda interesting to see the lengths Bolsonaro will go to in order to remain in power. Aligning himself to a political party that does not reflect his views

I wonder if it will work. And if Lula will run after all. Is there a third option?

For someone nicknamed the "Trump of Brazil" I found this interesting. I see why Bolsonaro would join a political party ahead of next year's re-election, it would be difficult to win without being aligned with someone, but I wonder why the Liberals would allow a right-wing populist to join their centralist party, especially a politician that seems to be unpopular (?). Agree with Dr. Bradley, that given Lula is leading in the polls as of now, it'd be interesting if he would choose to run, and if Bolsonaro's change in party could be enough to win over Lula.

This election seems like choosing the lesser of two evils for Brazil, whichever that may mean for them. Bolsonar has used far-right fiery rhetoric to denounce climate change, social reform, and the West, while Lula was unable to run in the last election because of corruption charges. Many analysts see this election as a tipping point for Brazil on many issues, including poverty, education, and environmental protection. Neither side was able to secure the win in the first round of voting, but Lula is in the lead and Bolsonaro came in at a much closer second than many pollsters anticipated. It will be interesting to see what the next 4 weeks will hold.

Brazil usually has a pretty high voter turnout (around 80%). I wonder if that will stay the same or if it will drop in this election.

The Brazilian government plans to give people more money, probably in an attempt from President Bolsonaro to get votes.

Also has info about Brazil's voting system.

"The victory completes a stunning political revival for Mr. da Silva - from the presidency to prison and back - that had once seemed unthinkable. It also ends Mr. Bolsonaro's turbulent time as the region's most powerful leader. For years, he attracted global attention for policies that accelerated the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and exacerbated the pandemic, which left nearly 700,000 dead in Brazil, while also becoming a major international figure of the far right for his brash attacks on the left, the media and Brazil's democratic institutions."