Brazil’s First Presidential Debate Highlights the Bolsonaro-Lula Rivalry Ahead of the October 2 Election

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–Written by Isabella Márquez—On August 28, 2022, the first of several Brazilian presidential debates was held. These televised events are effective for politicians and have been crucial for Brazilians across the country to make educated decisions on their votes since the 1980s. Many citizens cannot travel to attend rallies, so these debates are the only way for candidates to speak to all voters. Leading up to the conversation, left-wing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (simply known as Lula) has been ahead of Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right incumbent, in the polls.

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