The decision to scrap the debate prompted reactions from commentators like Mario Sabino, who claimed that ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) are the actual threat to the nation's democracy. These remarks follow the confirmation that the final face-off between the candidates will not take place.
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Flavio Bolsonaro Drops Out of Final Presidential Debate Against Lula
World19 days ago
Brazil's presidential elections for the first round on Sunday will proceed without a concluding televised encounter between the main contenders. Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro withdrew from the last scheduled TV debate against President Lula, which led the network Globo to cancel the program entirely.
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