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More than one million Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro and Tiago Rogero in Belo Horizonte
Source published: 24/10/2026, 18:11:44 UTC
Briefing created: 24/10/2026, 22:03:58 UTC
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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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