Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula nearly tied in poll

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are nearly even ahead of Sunday's election runoff. A new Datafolha poll shows the senator at 47 percent and the president at 46 percent.

Brazilian presidential candidates Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attend a presidential debate, ahead of the runoff presidential election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 18, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stand at 47% and 46% support respectively ahead of Sunday's runoff election, a Datafolha poll showed on Thursday evening. The survey highlights a tightening race in Brazil as the campaign enters its final days before the vote. Investors are closely monitoring the political showdown for clues on future fiscal policy and market regulation.

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