Lula Struggles to Blunt Bolsonaro’s Rise in Tight Brazil Race

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces an uphill battle as Flavio Bolsonaro, son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, overtakes him in polls ahead of October’s election. Lula’s once-dominant lead has vanished in four months. Internal divisions within Lula’s camp intensify over strategy to counter Bolsonaro’s surge, worsening his campaign’s instability. The infighting compounds existing crises, further eroding his political standing. Lula’s approval ratings plummet amid economic and governance challenges, threatening his final electoral bid. The shift marks a dramatic reversal for the veteran leftist leader. Flavio Bolsonaro’s rise reflects lingering support for his father’s far-right base, capitalizing on dissatisfaction with Lula’s administration. The race tightens as conservatives consolidate behind the younger Bolsonaro. The election’s outcome could reshape Brazil’s political trajectory, with Lula risking a legacy-defining loss. October’s vote now hinges on whether he can regroup against a resurgent opposition.