🇧🇷 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Brazil heads to the polls without a single debate between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
What happened
The last scheduled presidential debate was cancelled by Brazilian broadcaster Globo, an hour before it was due to start, due to the absence of both President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. This marked the first time the two leading candidates had not engaged in a televised debate during the campaign. The cancellation was a result of a series of court rulings.
Why it matters
The lack of a debate between the two leading candidates may impact voter decision-making in the election, as voters may not have had the opportunity to directly compare the candidates' positions and policies. This absence of a debate may also be seen as unusual in a presidential election campaign. The cancellation of the debate may be the result of the court rulings.
Key facts
- The last presidential debate was cancelled by Brazilian broadcaster Globo.
- The cancellation was due to the absence of both President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
- The two leading candidates did not engage in a televised debate during the campaign.
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