Brazil is choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The race has narrowed to a runoff after neither secured a first-round majority, with household costs, welfare and public safety central to the campaign.
Current status: As of October 24, the runoff remains undecided. Recent polls have put the candidates roughly even, despite Bolsonaro’s first-round lead. The final televised debate took place October 23, and radio and television campaign advertising stopped the following day. Voting is scheduled for October 25. [2]
Federal officials want California to separate certain mail ballots while checking voters’ citizenship. California disputes the reliability of the federal list. The case concerns how officials handle questioned ballots during an election already underway, with court proceedings and short deadlines adding pressure.
Current status: As of October 24, counties are responding to federal letters giving them 48 hours to help identify suspected noncitizens and separate their ballots. Some officials say counting will continue. California disputes errors in the federal list. Appeals-court arguments are scheduled for October 25; the dispute remains unresolved. [2][3]
Protests over school conditions have joined wider anger about living costs and public services. Students, workers and other demonstrators are pressing for change, while clashes and looting have prompted tighter security. This page follows the protest movement and the government’s response.
Current status: As of October 24, another large nationwide protest has taken place. Rallies were largely peaceful before clashes in Paris and Marseille as night fell. Authorities deployed 70,000 police and gendarmes. The government reported nearly 1,000 arrests; the protests have not produced a settled resolution. [3][4]