Thousands of students recently marched in Rio de Janeiro to protest the far right's growing influence, chanting "No to the father, no to the son." The protests highlight concerns over Bolsonaro's ties to the U.S., while the candidate himself has proposed amnesty for his father, Jair, who is serving a 27 year sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 election. Lula is attempting to counter this trend by mobilizing 30 million voters who abstained from the first round of voting.
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Flavio Bolsonaro Leads Lula 53-47 in First Post Runoff Polls
World13 days ago
Centrist political parties in Brazil have begun to consolidate their support behind Flavio Bolsonaro as he gains momentum for the October 25 presidential runoff. Public polling shows Bolsonaro with a 53-47 lead over incumbent President Lula, while internal tracking for both camps suggests an even wider gap in favor of the challenger. Some media outlets are now treating Bolsonaro as the president-elect, and allies of Justice Moraes have reportedly offered gestures of submission.
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