Presidential runoff under way in Brazil

Brazilians are heading to the polls today in a presidential runoff that will decide between incumbent leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a razor-thin race. Flávio's surprise lead in the first round has added intensity to a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic woes, and allegations of US interference, which Washington denies.

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Brazil is also heading to the polls today for a run-off vote that will decide who leads the country. The race is on a knife edge between incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, Flávio scored a major upset in the first round earlier this month, taking the lead in the vote. The campaign has been dominated by corruption scandals, economic difficulties and allegations of US interference, which Washington has denied. France 24 correspondent Jan Onoszko reports the latest from Rio de Janeiro.

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Presidential runoff under way in Brazil

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