Brazil is holding elections today, with 158 million Brazilians eligible to vote across the country. More than 134,000 Brazilians residing in Portugal are also registered to cast their ballots. Voting for Brazilians in Portugal is taking place in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro was among the first to vote, doing so at a school in Rio de Janeiro. The elections are being closely watched both domestically and internationally. These elections will determine key positions within the Brazilian government. The participation of Brazilian citizens abroad highlights the country’s widespread diaspora.