Brazil's Congress shifts further right, regardless of who wins the presidential runoff

Summary

Brazil's elections have shifted Congress further to the right, whichever candidate wins the presidential runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to ABC News. The legislature will shape what the next president can do, which could change Latin America's powerhouse. France 24 reports that most of the latest polls put the far-right Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Lula before Sunday's runoff, though the lead is within the margin of error and has narrowed since last weekend's acrimonious debate.

Timeline

1. ABC News

   22 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that Brazil's elections have shifted Congress further right, regardless of who wins the presidential runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and explains what the change could mean for Latin America's powerhouse.

2. France 24

   22 Oct 2026, 18:18 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that most of the latest polls put the far-right's Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before Sunday's presidential runoff, with the lead narrowing after last weekend's acrimonious debate.