Polymarket odds show Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at 60.5% in the Brazil presidential race. Separately, the U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on a package of sanctions against Russia next week.
Lula's Lead on Polymarket
The prediction market platform Polymarket currently gives Lula a 60.5% chance of winning Brazil's presidency. The figure reflects bets placed by users on the decentralized platform, which has become a popular gauge for political outcomes. No other candidate's odds were provided in the data.
Senate Action on Russia
Lawmakers in the Senate are gearing up for a vote on new sanctions targeting Russia. The measure is expected to come to the floor next week, though the exact timing and scope of the sanctions package have not been disclosed. The vote will test bipartisan support for further restrictions on Moscow.
The Senate vote is scheduled for the coming week.
