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

President Lula da Silva and his opponent Flavio Bolsonaro held final campaign rallies as Brazil approaches its October 4 election. Lula addressed a crowd in Rio de Janeiro, while Bolsonaro drew thousands to Montes Carlos. The race remains extremely close between the two candidates.

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On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva held his last campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, while his rival Flavio Bolsonaro attracted large crowds in Montes Carlos. With less than a week until the October 4 election, both candidates are in a tight race for the presidency, with polls showing them nearly tied.

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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, while his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro drew thousands to the streets of Montes Carlos in the country’s interior.

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2026-10-03 · Al Jazeera

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

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, while his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro drew thousands to the streets of Montes Carlos in the country’s interior. asserted

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The candidates are locked in a virtual tie ahead of the October 4 election. asserted

candidates → lock → election

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

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