How Sunday's Debate Scrambled Brazil's Presidential Race — and What the Polls Show Now
Brazil held a presidential runoff debate on Sunday between incumbent President Lula and right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, just days before their October 25 election. A recent poll shows the two candidates tied as the vote approaches. Lula's campaign has requested the annulment of Bolsonaro's candidacy, citing alleged interference from Meta in the race.
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4 sourcesHow Sunday's Debate Scrambled Brazil's Presidential Race — and What the Polls Show Now
Brutal First Runoff Debate Between Lula and Bolsonaro Shows How Brazil's Election Could Reshape the Americas
Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade barbs in 1st debate only days before presidential runoff
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5 articlesBattle over Meta’s alleged Bolsonaro bias intensifies days before Brazil presidential runoff
Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil’s fiery first presidential run-off debate
Latest poll shows Bolsonaro maintaining edge over Lula in Brazil run-off
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3 developments- Oct 18Brazil’s Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade barbs in 1st debate only days before presidential runoff
- Oct 19Bolsonaro and Lula Tied in Brazil Runoff Poll as Vote Nears
- Oct 20Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'
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Quiet for 6 daysLast development · Oct 20 — Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'