Conflicting Signs as Brazil Heads into its Election

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Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: Brazil’s political landscape has entered a phase of high tension ahead of the October 4, 2026, general election. Recent polls point to a tightening contest between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, seeking re-election, and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Although the incumbent remains in the lead, Bolsonaro is steadily closing the gap. Pundits and editorialists had thoughts.

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