Lula's Lead Shrinks: Tight Race in Brazil's 2026 Presidential Election

Brazil's Presidential Race Tightens: Lula Loses Ground, Ties with Tarcísio in Datafolha Poll Brazil's upcoming 2026 presidential election is heating up, with the latest Datafolha poll revealing a surprising shift in voter sentiment. The poll, conducted on June 12th, 2025, shows a noticeable decline in support for frontrunner Lula (PT), who now finds himself in a virtual tie with Tarcísio (Republicanos) in the crucial second-round scenario. The poll indicates that Lula's support has fallen by 15%, while Tarcísio's has increased to 38%, creating a very close race. "This is a significant development," commented political analyst João Paulo, "as it demonstrates a considerable change in public opinion in a relatively short period." The Datafolha poll also highlights other important news, including coverage of the ongoing conflict in Israel and an increase in cell phone robberies in major Brazilian cities. The full details of the poll and other news are available on Folha de S.Paulo's website.