Brazil election drawing near

Presidential candidates travelled to the northeast part of Brazil, seeking votes ahead of the final round of elections at the end of October.

President Jair Bolsonaro greeted fans in Recife and met with local evangelical pastors and leaders. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rallied in two capital cities, Aracaju and Maceió, parading alongside local political figures surrounded by supporters through the city streets.

The leftist Workers' Party candidate came close to an outright victory on Sunday, receiving over 48% of the votes. Far-right Bolsonaro got 43%. Since the election, the two candidates have been on a hunt for support across Brazil and the political spectrum.