Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Campaign in Powerhouse State Ahead of Sunday's Presidential Vote
Polls show neither candidate is likely to win outright, raising the prospect of a second round on 25 October.
- On Sunday, Brazil's nearly 160 million registered voters will choose between President Luiz Lula and Senator Bolsonaro in an election following a bruising campaign in a deeply divided nation.
- The 80-year-old Lula faces the senator, son of former leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup. Lula campaigns on defending sovereignty, while Senator Bolsonaro promotes hardline security and fiscal austerity.
- Washington imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods last year, citing Jair Bolsonaro's trial. Senator Bolsonaro faces investigations regarding corruption linked to the film Dark Horse and jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro.
- Candidates are holding final rallies, with Lula in Paulo displaying banners reading 'Brazil belongs to Brazilians.' Trump, who does not endorse Senator Bolsonaro, said he is following the Brazilian election 'very closely.'
- Opinion polls indicate neither candidate will win outright, making a second round highly likely on October 25. Twelve candidates are running, but only Lula and Senator Bolsonaro are considered realistic contenders for the presidency.
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Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote
SAO PAULO/SANTA BARBARA D'OESTE, Brazil, Oct 3 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday ahead of Sunday's first-round presidential election, each expressing confidence of victory despite polls pointing to a likely runoff. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Brazil’s Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote
By Lisandra Paraguassu and Sebastian Rocandio SAO PAULO/SANTA BARBARA D’OESTE, Brazil, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s first-round presidential election, each expressing confidence of victory despite polls pointing to a likely runoff. Lula ended his re-election campaign with a march through Sao Paulo that drew large crowds of s…
In the polls, none of the candidates achieves enough support to be elected in the first round
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro have one last chance to sway voters before a tumultuous election marked by scandals and personal attacks. The post Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro wrap up their campaigns on the eve of the tumultuous election appeared first on in.gr.
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