Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro about even ahead of election run-off: Poll
Summary
A recent poll shows Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are almost tied just before the election run-off on Sunday. Bolsonaro has about 46.3% support, while Lula has about 45%, with both candidates debating issues like the economy and crime.Key Facts
- A CNT/MDA poll surveyed 2,032 people from October 21 to 23, with a 2.2% margin of error.
- Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has 46.3% support.
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has 45% support according to the poll.
- The candidates debated on October 27 about Brazil’s economy, infrastructure, and regional development.
- Bolsonaro criticized Lula for not controlling organized crime and rising family debt.
- Lula said Bolsonaro does not understand hunger or Brazil.
- Bolsonaro led in the first round of voting on October 4, with 47% against Lula’s 45%.
- Another poll by Datafolha showed the two candidates tied at 50% support shortly before the run-off.
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