Tensions Rise as Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off in Brazil’s Heated Presidential Runoff

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Tensions Rise as Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off in Brazil’s Heated Presidential Runoff

Lula takes to streets with people’s demands as Flávio leans on Big Tech in Brazil’s presidential race

10/20/2026

In São Paulo, South America’s financial capital, around a million people marched last on October 18 with Workers’ Party banners and placards, demanding protection for public education, healthcare,...

Firstpost

Lula, Bolsonaro set for first debate showdown as Brazil heads to an intense runoff election

10/19/2026

After a day of energetic rallies by their supporters, Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will go head-to-head Sunday in their first...

South China Morning Post

Lula and Bolsonaro trade barbs in fiery Brazil run-off debate

10/19/2026

Brazil’s Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traded barbs in ⁠their first face-to-face presidential debate on Sunday in a contentious back-and-forth just one week...

BBC

Personal attacks fire up debate before Brazil's run-off vote

10/19/2026

The race heats up just days before the run-off between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing challenger.

Firstpost

Corruption clouds Brazil's presidential runoff as Lula and Bolsonaro face voter distrust and apathy

10/19/2026

Corruption has emerged as a major concern for Brazilian voters ahead of the October 25 presidential runoff between left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio...