The presidential election in South America Brazil began counting votes on the 2nd.


Former left-wing ex-president Lula is ahead of right-wing incumbent Bolsonaro, according to the latest polls.

In the Brazilian presidential election due to the expiration of the term of office, all votes were closed at 5:00 am on the 3rd of Japan time, and the counting of votes began.



According to the latest polls, former President Lula da Silva, who led the left-wing government for two terms and eight years from 2003, is at the top of the approval rating, and the incumbent right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro remains in second place. .



In this presidential election, issues such as rebuilding the economy that was hit by the new coronavirus, measures against corruption, and protection of the Amazon rainforest, which accounts for about 60% of the country, were the points of contention.



Mr. Lula appeals to eliminate the economic disparity that has expanded due to the influence of the new coronavirus and to boost the economy through active fiscal stimulus, attracting support mainly from the poor.



In the Brazilian presidential election, if no candidate wins a majority of the valid votes, a run-off between the top two candidates will be held on the 30th of this month.



Brazil's presidential election is expected to reveal a large number of people in the morning of the 3rd of Japan time.