Full Breakdown
Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Brazil’s First-Round Vote, Raising Stakes for Democracy, the Amazon and a Potential Presidential Pardon

In this breakdown
See what happened, why it matters and the evidence behind it.
Brazil’s Election Upset
Background: Bolsonarist Surge and Institutional Stakes
Data & Statistics
Official Statements & Responses
Criticism & Opposition
On-the-Ground Reports
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
What’s Next
