Old battle in a new cast. Brazil awaits a tight clash between Lula and Bolsonaro's son

Brazil will decide on Sunday whether President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will secure a fourth term or if the Bolsonaro family will return to power. Lula faces right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Polls indicate a tight race in a deeply divided nation grappling with crime and economic issues. Lula, who previously served from 2003 to 2010, returned to office in January 2023 after a corruption conviction was annulled. Flávio Bolsonaro aims to continue his father's political legacy despite Jair's imprisonment for his role in a coup attempt. The election reflects ongoing polarization, with Lula maintaining support in the poorer northeast while Flávio gains traction in the south. A financial scandal involving the Supreme Court and accusations of bias against Lula complicate the campaign. Both candidates are mobilizing voters, especially those who abstained in the first round, as they seek to address the country's political divisions and economic…