Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to polls
Summary
Brazil is holding a presidential election with candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in a very close race. Both candidates skipped the final debate, and the first round will take place on Sunday, with a possible runoff on October 25.Key Facts
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, is one main candidate.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former leader Jair Bolsonaro, is the other main candidate.
- Both candidates did not attend the final debate before the election.
- The first round of voting is scheduled for Sunday.
- Polls show Lula with a small lead.
- If no candidate wins outright, a second round (runoff) will be held on October 25.
- The race is very close, meaning the final winner is uncertain.
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