Presidential election in Brazil: "Every victory of the far right abroad normalizes this perspective at home," warn left-wing political leaders in France

On October 4, Brazil's general elections revealed surprising results, with Flavio Bolsonaro leading the presidential race at 47% against Lula's 45%. The Liberal Party (PL) significantly increased its representation, becoming the dominant force in Congress. This shift indicates a strong right-wing influence, raising concerns about potential governance under Flavio Bolsonaro, who may pursue aggressive policies aligned with his father's ideology. He has expressed intentions to free his father from prison and amend the Supreme Court, which could undermine democratic checks and balances.