Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote
- 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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Brazil Votes as Lula Faces Flavio Bolsonaro in Presidential Race
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, greets supporters during a campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
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Over 158 million citizens voted, expected results in a few hours (ANSA)
Brazil's left-wing president Lula and his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro closed their campaigns Saturday with great crowd baths, confident in a victory as early as Sunday in the first round of a presidential that promises to be tight. ...
Brazilians in Ireland cast votes in presidential election
As Brazil heads to the polls in the first round of a closely contested presidential election, around 17,000 members of the Brazilian community living in Ireland are casting their ballots at the RDS in Dublin.
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