Brazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty

Brazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.
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BBCHow Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.
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Al JazeeraWhat to know as Brazil prepares for tense presidential run-off
Polls show leftist incumbent Lula closing gap on right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of second round of voting.
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France 24Brazil's tense presidential run-off campaign feels like a psychological thriller
Insults traded on social media and a combative debate have intensified the pressure ahead of a fiercely contested presidential run-off on Sunday, with only a few points separating leftist pro-union…
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New York TimesAs Brazil Prepares for Election Runoff, a Town Offers Clues to Bolsonaro’s Rise
Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.
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NPRBrazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty
Brazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.
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NPRBrazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty
Brazil's octogenarian leftist president has a lot of ground to make up in this Sunday's final electoral round. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva failed to connect with younger voters, favored print media…
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France 24Brazil: Why should you care about the country's elections?
On October 25, a runoff election in #Brazil could change the political landscape of #LatinAmerica.In the first round, #FlavioBolsonaro, son of ex-president Jair #Bolsonaro, beat incumbent President…
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France 24Back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil presidential run-off goes down to the wire
Brazil's future within the margin of error ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff: most of the latest polls put the far-right's Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da…
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Al JazeeraBrazil’s president appeals to undecided voters ahead of run-off
Brazil’s two presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro are trying to win over the 30 million voters.
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