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More than one million Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

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Briefings

Nearly 159 million Brazilians are scheduled to vote in a runoff election on Sunday, with the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on October 4 by 47% to 45%. The protest at Rio's most famous beach aims to boost Lula's chances in this historic battle.

Key points

• Nearly 159 million Brazilians are scheduled to vote in a runoff election on Sunday, with the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on October 4 by 47% to 45%.

Context

Brazil's left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro are tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on October 4 by 47% to 45%. The election is a historic battle between the two main political factions in Brazil.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific date of the election runoff and the first round results. The source does not provide details on protest attendance numbers, voter turnout rates, or the specific impact of the beach protest on the election outcome.

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