Brazil Right Wing Wins Congress Majority
Brazil's Liberal Party secured the largest representation in both congressional houses as Senator Bolsonaro advanced to a presidential runoff against Lula. The right wing majority creates significant legislative hurdles for Lula.
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro secured the most votes in Brazil's presidential first round on Sunday, advancing to an October 25 runoff against incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The right-wing Liberal Party captured the largest single-party representation in both the Senate and the lower house. The conservative sweep positions the incoming legislature to command a working majority, threatening significant friction for the executive branch.
