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Brazils Lula, Bolsonaro snub final TV debate ahead of Sundays polls
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Brazil's presidential election TV debate was cancelled after top contenders skipped the event.
What happened
The final TV debate was scrapped after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro chose not to participate. The debate was organised by TV Globo for Sunday's presidential polls. Two other candidates were scheduled to participate.
Why it matters
The cancellation of the debate may have implications for voters seeking to inform themselves before making a decision in the upcoming election. The final TV debate offered one of the last opportunities for candidates to engage with a large audience. The election will be held on Sunday.
Key facts
- Two other candidates besides Lula and Bolsonaro were scheduled to participate.
- The debate was organised by TV Globo.
- 158 million voters will participate in the election.
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