Older voters have been praised for helping tip the balance in leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's favour against far-right Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's runoff election. More than 1 million elderly people voted in the second round, with many being carried into polling centres by relatives or carers.
Elderly voters hailed as 'unsung heroes' in Lula's election triumph
UKPulse News DeskMore than 1 million elderly people voted in the second round of Brazil's presidential election, helping leftwing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva win a historic fourth term.
- Over 1 million elderly people voted in the second round of the Brazilian presidential election
- Elderly voters were crucial in Lula's fightback, with 1.4 million over 70 voting in the second round after skipping the first
Why this matters: The result sends a message to the democratic world that it is possible to resist fascism through mobilising society.
What this means for you: If you're concerned about the direction of your country, consider exercising your democratic right and voting in future elections.