Brazil Election — First Round (October 5, 2026)

ℹ️ What? Brazilians vote to choose their president. However, no candidate secured more than half the votes, so a runoff election will be necessary. 🗳️

👤 Who? The two leading candidates—Flávio Bolsonaro (son of former president Jair Bolsonaro) and the incumbent president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva—who will face off in the second round.

🌍 Where? In Brazil, the largest country in South America, where over 150 million people are eligible to vote. 🌎

🕰️ When? The first round took place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, and the second round will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

❓ Why is it important? Because Brazil is a vast country that plays a significant role on the global stage!

🎯 For this activity, your goal is to learn a bit more about Brazil and this presidential election.