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Brazil Election: Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Vie for Swing Votes in Final Days
What happened
Brazilians will vote in general elections on Sunday, with a dozen candidates running for president, including Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, who are neck and neck in the polls. The election is expected to be a test of how Latin Americans feel about U.S. President Donald Trump's policies. Each candidate has been trying to chip away at constituencies that may have supported the opposite side in 2022.
Why it matters
The election is significant because it could have implications for U.S.-Brazil relations and the country's foreign policy, environmental policy, and treatment of democratic institutions. The outcome may also affect the country's relationships with other nations, including the United States.
Key facts
- Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are the top two contenders in the presidential election.
- The election is expected to be a close race.
- Flávio Bolsonaro has pledged to pardon his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest.
- The election will determine Brazil's next president and may have implications for the country's foreign policy and relations with other nations.
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