Vote counting has begun in Brazil following tightly contested presidential elections held on Sunday. The election was marked by corruption scandals, economic uncertainty, and accusations of interference from the United States, according to Reuters. Thirteen candidates are vying for the presidency, but two stand out as frontrunners: incumbent leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, seeking a fourth term, and Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, the son of former imprisoned President Jair Bolsonaro, who aims to restore his father’s right-wing movement to power. The election results are anticipated to be close, reflecting a deeply divided electorate in Brazil. The outcome will significantly impact the future political and economic direction of the country. The focus is now on whether Bolsonaro’s son can capitalize on his father’s base and achieve victory.