Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies
Summary
Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro held rallies on the final day of campaigning before Sunday’s runoff election. Polling cited in the article showed a close contest, as the campaign highlighted divisions over economic policy, crime, and Brazil’s political direction.Key Facts
- Lula addressed supporters at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
- Flávio Bolsonaro’s supporters rallied in Rio de Janeiro and in Minas Gerais.
- Lula is seeking a fourth, non-consecutive presidential term.
- Flávio Bolsonaro received 47 percent of the vote in the first round, while Lula received 45 percent.
- A CNT/MDA poll released Saturday put Bolsonaro at 46.3 percent and Lula at 45 percent, with a margin of error of 2.2 percentage points.
- Flávio Bolsonaro pledged to expand prison capacity and reduce government spending.
- His father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election to Lula.
- The candidates’ final debate took place on Friday, and they traded accusations about the economy and their records.
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