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Tensions Rise as Brazil Prepares for Polarizing Presidential Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro's Son

Tensions Rise as Brazil Prepares for Polarizing Presidential Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro's Son

Brazilian candidates hold final rallies as runoff race remains tight
Brazilian candidates hold final rallies as runoff race remains tight

Late-breaking poll puts Bolsonaro at 50.7%, Lula at 49.3%

Brazil votes in polarising presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son
Brazil votes in polarising presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son

Polls ahead of the vote showed the two candidates, who need more than 50% of the vote to become Brazil’s next leader in January, in a neck-and-neck race.

Lula, Bolsonaro rally supporters on final day before Brazil presidential runoff
Lula, Bolsonaro rally supporters on final day before Brazil presidential runoff

The two candidates have remained neck and neck in polls following a stronger-than-expected performance by the right-wing senator in the first round.

Bolsonaro And Lula Clash In Final Brazil Election Debate
Bolsonaro And Lula Clash In Final Brazil Election Debate

Opinion polls have shown the two candidates about even this week after the gap between them narrowed.

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