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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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Current state
Brazil's presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is scheduled for 25 October, with polls showing the two virtually tied and just days remaining; the country's top electoral court has ordered Meta to prove it is treating both campaigns equally.
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What changed
Polling now shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro virtually tied ahead of the 25 October runoff, and Brazil's top electoral court has ordered Meta to prove it is treating both campaigns equally.
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Euronews
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.
Al Jazeera
Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election
Al Jazeera
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
