Lula

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.

Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president Brazilians are going to the polls on Sunday in a highly unpredictable runoff in which the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is attempting an unprecedented comeback against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who won the first-round vote.

Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro.

Lyssna: lotten 158 miljoner brasilianare ska gå till val på söndag.

The race between Brazil's president and the right-wing senator has tightened in recent days.