Bolsonaro’s new threats to Brazil’s electoral system

On Sunday, Brazilians will vote in a presidential election pitting former President Lula against current President Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro is trailing in the polls and, continuing his record of Trump-inspired politics, has claimed that a defeat can only mean electoral fraud. But can he really hold on to power?

From Sao Paolo, Tom Hennigan tells the story of elections that can have global consequences.

On Sunday, Brazilians will vote in a presidential election pitting former President Lula against current President Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro is trailing in the polls and, continuing his record of Trump-inspired politics, has claimed that a defeat can only mean electoral fraud. But can he really hold on to power?

From Sao Paolo, Tom Hennigan tells the story of elections that can have global consequences.

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