Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula spar in first debate as personal attacks fly
The candidates traded accusations over corruption, security and the economy as tens of thousands of supporters rallied nationwide ahead of the runoff.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro engaged in a heated first face-to-face presidential debate on Sunday, trading accusations ahead of the October 25 runoff.
- Flavio finished nearly two points ahead of Lula in the election's first round earlier this month, setting the stage for the contentious debate focused on economy, security, corruption, and United States relations.
- Lula called Flavio "a habitual liar, a thug," while Flavio retaliated by accusing the president of corruption, stating he kept distance "because my wallet could be stolen."
- Tens of thousands of supporters rallied across Sao Paulo, Rio, Brasilia, and 16 other state capitals, with Lula's backers holding a "rally for democracy" at Copacabana Beach while others demanded Former President Jair Bolsonaro's release.
- Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of being "subservient to American interests" and conspiring to "hand over" Brazil's rare earth minerals to the United States, ahead of the next debate scheduled for Friday, October 23.
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First face to face lasted about two hours. Flávio Bolsonaro said that Brazil "will retire" the PT candidate. Lula replied that he only wants "distance from a militiaman".
Within a week of the second round, the current President Lula and his opponent Flavio Bolsonaro met face-to-face for a television debate. A first, while the two candidates are in a row in the polls. The debate has revolved more about personal attacks than the heated debate.
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