Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote
Lula drew about 150,000 supporters in São Paulo as Flávio Bolsonaro predicted a first-round win despite polls showing a likely runoff.
- On Saturday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro campaigned across Sao Paulo, seeking to capture the key state where a fifth of Brazil's voters reside on the eve of Sunday's election.
- Representing opposing political visions, Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro differ on issues ranging from organized crime to the relationship with the Trump administration, with the senator embracing his father Jair Bolsonaro's ultra-conservative agenda.
- Sao Paulo, Brazil's economic powerhouse with 46 million residents, holds one-fifth of the national vote, prompting both candidates to rally there to convince undecided voters before polls open Sunday.
- Bitter campaigns marred by personal attacks and scandals have left the candidates in a tight battle, with pollsters suggesting neither may win outright, potentially forcing an October 25 runoff.
- Lula has warned against "meddling," specifically criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in the election, as voters weigh how the outcome will shape Latin America's largest country's international relationships.
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NiagaraFallsReview.caBrazil’s Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro campaign in powerhouse state ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote
SAO PAULO (AP) — Front-runners in Brazil ‘s presidential race campaigned Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation’s vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday’s election. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, seeking his fourth nonconsecutive term, held his...
Lula and Bolsonaro make final push for votes ahead of Brazil's knife-edge election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election.
Brazil’s Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro campaign in powerhouse state ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote – WTOP News
SAO PAULO (AP) — Front-runners in Brazil ‘s presidential race campaigned Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation’s vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday’s election. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, seeking his fourth nonconsecutive term, held his...
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, waves a Brazilian and Sao Paulo state flags during a campaign rally a day ahead of the country's general election in Sao Paulo, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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