Lula and Bolsonaro hold final rallies before Brazil's presidential runoff

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro held final campaign rallies Saturday ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff, with Lula expressing confidence in victory during a march in Rio de Janeiro. Lula led a caravan along Copacabana beach, telling supporters he was certain of winning, while Bolsonaro campaigned in Belo Horizonte. A Datafolha poll released Thursday showed the candidates tied at 50% support each. Nearly 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. The winner will take office January 5, 2027. Bolsonaro led the first round with 47% to Lula's 45%.


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