Lula and Bolsonaro’s mudslinging heats up ahead of weekend vote
Summary
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro are exchanging harsh attacks as they compete in a very close presidential election expected this weekend. Both candidates are using controversial statements and rumors to try to gain more voter support in a politically divided country.Key Facts
- The election in Brazil is expected to be very close, possibly requiring a second round on October 25.
- President Lula is 80 years old and is running for a fourth non-consecutive term.
- Flavio Bolsonaro is a right-wing senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
- The campaign has involved scandals, insults, and misinformation from both sides.
- Many voters are unhappy with the candidates and some refused to watch a televised debate because both declined to participate.
- Lula has strong support from Catholic voters; Bolsonaro is backed largely by Evangelical Christians.
- One controversy involved false rumors about Bolsonaro's plans concerning Brazil’s patron saint, which were ordered to be removed by the election court.
- President Donald Trump said he is watching Brazil’s election “very closely” and Jair Bolsonaro is a close ally of Trump.
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