Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.
The election is part of Brazil's democratic process, with the first round determining whether any candidate secures an outright majority. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a second round will be held between the top two candidates.
Brazil, the largest country in South America, has a multi‑party system that often results in a diverse field of candidates.
The elections are overseen by the Superior Electoral Court, which ensures that voting is conducted fairly and transparently.
The turnout reflects the high level of public engagement in Brazil's political life, with millions of voters casting their ballots to decide the nation's next president.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
