Brazil's Runoff Election: Lula vs. Bolsonaro in a Dead Heat

derwesten.de (German) —

Brazil holds a runoff election Sunday between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls showing the candidates exactly tied. The Datafolha poll from Thursday indicates a tight race after Bolsonaro led the first round with 47 percent to Lula's 45 percent. Lula, 81, emphasizes social programs and climate policy, while Bolsonaro, 45, promises to pardon his imprisoned father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. US President Donald Trump backs Bolsonaro, seeking to counter Chinese influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro has offered Trump exclusive access to Brazil's rare earth reserves if he wins.


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