Millions of Brazilians turned out on Sunday to vote in the opening round of their presidential election.
It pits seasoned leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, who is running for a historic fourth term, against Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, the younger son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The result was a narrow split that sent the contest to a run‑off on 25 October. BBC journalist Ione Wells breaks down the numbers and what they could mean for Brazil’s future.
Want to see a quick recap? Watch the 60‑second video above to catch the drama that had voters on the edge of their seats.
