Brazil Presidential Election Campaigns

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1. 2 Oct

   The tight race pits Lula, 80, against the son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, a close ally of Donald Trump who has backed a wave of victorious right-wing candidates in Latin America.

   4 outlets · South China Morning Post
2. 3 Oct

   The 80-year-old veteran leftist is seeking a fourth and final term in office, warning voters that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake in the face of pressure from US President Donald Trump.

   2 outlets · National Post

Coverage 7 articles

• 4 Oct Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical electionBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have concluded their election campaigns ahead of Sunday's first-round presidential vote. Both candidates expressed confidence in victory: Lula, 80, emphasized the choice between democracy and far-right politics at a rally in São Paulo, while Flavio Bolsonaro led a motorcycle caravan through towns in São Paulo state before rallying…Al Jazeera
• 3 Oct Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round voteLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro concluded their presidential campaigns with large rallies in Brazil before the first round of voting on Sunday. Lula drew approximately 150,000 supporters for his march through Sao Paulo, while Flavio led a motorcycle caravan and rally in Rio de Janeiro. Both candidates expressed confidence in winning the election, though polls suggest a likely runoff due to no…The Straits Times
• 3 Oct Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro campaign in powerhouse state ahead of Sunday's presidential votePresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and opposition candidate Senator Flávio Bolsonaro campaigned in São Paulo on Saturday ahead of Brazil’s presidential election scheduled for Sunday. São Paulo, with a fifth of Brazil's population and an annual GDP of 3.4 trillion Brazilian reais ($650 billion), is crucial to the outcome. Lula emphasized themes of democracy and sovereignty versus barbarism and corruption, while…Toronto Star
• 3 Oct Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight voteBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro held final rallies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on Saturday ahead of Sunday's tight presidential election. The race pits 80-year-old leftist incumbent Lula, focusing on sovereignty issues amid U.S. tariffs and diplomatic actions, against the right-wing senator who campaigns on security and fiscal austerity. Both candidates are emphasizing…Euronews
• 3 Oct Lula, Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of knife-edge election in BrazilBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held final rallies on Saturday in Sao Paulo as they vie for votes ahead of Sunday's presidential election, which is too close to call according to opinion polls. Both candidates are campaigning intensely across the country’s key southeastern states, with Lula warning about foreign intervention and Bolsonaro advocating hardline…National Post
• 2 Oct Lula, Bolsonaro trade scandal fire in final scramble for votes ahead of Brazil electionPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro are engaged in a contentious campaign ahead of Brazil's October 4 election, attempting to discredit each other through scandals. The race is expected to go to a runoff on October 25 due to its tight nature, with many voters feeling disillusioned by the lack of substantive debate between the candidates. Both sides have capitalized on controversies…The Straits Times
• 2 Oct Lula and Bolsonaro clash in final scramble for Brazil presidencyBrazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro are engaged in a heated campaign as they vie for the presidency in an upcoming election on Sunday. The race is tight, with both candidates resorting to mudslinging and controversy to gain an edge over each other. This final push comes amid deep political polarization in Brazil, which has been marked by scandals and insults throughout the…South China Morning Post

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