Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula spar in first debate as personal attacks fly
The candidates traded accusations over corruption, spending and U.S. ties as polls showed a close race and 33 million voters stayed home in the first round.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro held their first televised debate before the October 25 runoff, exchanging accusations about corruption, spending, security, and foreign ties.
- Lula challenged Bolsonaro over possible public-spending cuts modeled on Argentine President Javier Milei’s “chainsaw,” while Bolsonaro criticized Lula’s economic policies and alleged corruption.
- Polls showed a close race, with Bolsonaro holding a slight advantage after winning the first round with 47.03% of the vote compared with Lula’s 45.16%.
- A second debate was scheduled for October 23, two days before voters choose Brazil’s president.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants his challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to be excluded from the election a few days before the final election. Bolsonaro's campaign team responds with its own proposal.
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Both demands are related to Meta's social media services. The second round of Brazil's presidential election is scheduled to be held on Sunday.
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