Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate in Brazil’s October election, announces conservative congressman Alfredo Gaspar as his running mate, according to multiple reports. The selection comes after negotiations with other parties did not result in the candidate originally considered for the role, leaving Bolsonaro to choose an alternative running mate. Separately, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issues a warning about foreign interference in Brazil’s election process. Polling described in the reports indicates the presidential race is tightening, with both campaigns competing more closely as the election approaches. The announcement places Gaspar, a member of Brazil’s Congress known for conservative politics, on the ticket with Bolsonaro for the election. The reports do not indicate any change in election date or electoral rules, focusing instead on the candidate’s running-mate decision and the broader political environment ahead of the vote, including concerns raised by Lula and the movement in public support reflected in the polling.