Lula Widens Lead Over Bolsonaro in Pre-Election Poll

A Quaest poll reveals Brazilian President Lula da Silva increasing his lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of October's election. Lula holds 45% in a potential runoff, against 37% for Bolsonaro. The survey follows major political events, including a corruption probe and debates on U.S. tariffs.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has extended his lead over right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the lead-up to October's presidential election, according to a Quaest poll commissioned by brokerage Genial, released on Wednesday.

The poll indicated that leftist Lula holds 45% of voting intentions in a potential second-round runoff, compared to 37% for Bolsonaro, who remains the main opposition contender.

This marks the first Quaest survey conducted following a series of political upheavals, including a corruption investigation involving a senior Lula ally and discussions around accountability due to new U.S. tariff threats against Brazil.