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Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of tight election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro wrapped up their presidential campaigns with final rallies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro ahead of Sunday's election. Latest polls suggest Lula's lead is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.

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Brazil 2026 presidential election runoff

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Brazil's 2026 presidential election is heading to a 25 October runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro; Bolsonaro finished the first round with a narrow lead and is now viewed as the favorite to win the presidency.

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In this event Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election Earlier coverage Bolsonaro clan wins big in multiple Brazil polls Earlier coverage Voting in Brazil's 2026 presidential election has begun, with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied Earlier coverage
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Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.

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Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election

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Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro draw thousands as campaigns near end

Brazilian President Lula da Silva held his final campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro on Friday

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