Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Summary
The final presidential debate in Brazil was cancelled after both leading candidates, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his opponent Flavio Bolsonaro, chose not to participate. On the same day, police found no bomb threat after a suspect was caught near the Supreme Court with a backpack, which contained only personal items.Key Facts
- The debate between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro was planned for Thursday but was cancelled due to legal issues.
- Bolsonaro said he withdrew because the electoral court banned the broadcaster from showing Lula’s empty seat during the debate.
- TV Globo, the broadcaster, cancelled the event citing "legal uncertainty" from court rulings.
- Lula chose to appear on a popular podcast instead of attending the debate.
- The first round of the presidential election will be held on Sunday, with Lula slightly ahead in the polls.
- Bolsonaro and Lula are close in polls for a possible runoff election on October 25.
- Police arrested a suspect near the Supreme Court who threw a backpack onto a bus stop but found no bomb.
- The Supreme Court has faced criticism from the political right and was involved in a fraud scandal and the conviction of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro.
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