Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro skip final debate before Brazil's presidential vote
France 24 reports that Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro both declined to attend the final debate before Sunday's presidential election in Brazil. Its report describes a narrow first-round polling lead for Lula and a near tie in projections for a possible runoff.
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Flavio Bolsonaro withdrew on Thursday from the final debate before Brazil's presidential election, according to France 24. Incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also declined to participate.
The first round is scheduled for Sunday, the outlet reports. Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro.
France 24 describes polls as giving Lula a small first-round advantage. For a possible second round on October 25, however, the outlet reports that the two candidates are closely matched.
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- France 24 – Englishfrance24.com
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