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Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro Conclude Campaigns Ahead of Brazil's Crunch Elections
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Firstpost•04-10-2026, 05:45
Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro Conclude Campaigns Ahead of Brazil's Crunch Elections
- •Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro concluded their election campaigns with rallies and calls for victory.
- •Lula, 80, campaigned in Sao Paulo, vowing to defeat the far right and secure a fourth term, warning against US President Donald Trump's influence.
- •Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, led a motorcycle parade, advocating for hardline security and fiscal austerity.
- •Polls suggest neither candidate will win the first round, with a tight race expected for an October 25 runoff.
- •The campaign was marked by scandals, personal attacks, and online operations, with Flavio Bolsonaro facing corruption allegations.
Key Questions Answered
Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term, facing right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Flavio Bolsonaro has campaigned on hardline security policies and fiscal austerity, while criticizing the high cost of living and labeling Lula as incompetent.
Flavio Bolsonaro faced an investigation for corruption regarding the financing of a biopic about his father called "Dark Horse," which was bankrolled by a jailed banker under investigation in a major financial scandal.
