Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to decide the runoff of a tightly contested presidential race. Among the first to vote was Flávio Bolsonaro, the sitting senator running for president under the Liberal Party (PL) banner, who arrived at a polling station in Rio de Janeiro shortly after 8 a.m. local time.
He was accompanied by his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro, and the couple posed for photographers after casting their ballots. Flávio is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, whose political movement continues to shape Brazil’s right-wing coalition even as the elder Bolsonaro remains barred from running himself.
In brief remarks tied to his vote, Flávio Bolsonaro argued that Brazil "cannot continue down the same path," a line that doubles as his campaign’s closing message ahead of the final count. His comments come as the race remains closely watched both domestically and abroad, with his rivals accusing the right of leaning on foreign political alliances to boost its chances.
Brazil’s runoff system sends the top two finishers from the first round into a head-to-head vote when no candidate secures an outright majority, a process that has repeatedly produced razor-thin, high-stakes finishes in the country’s recent elections.
For the full report and photos from the polling stations, read the original article from Reforma.
Source: Brasil no puede seguir por el mismo camino.- Bolsonaro (Reforma).
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