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What to know as Brazil prepares for tense presidential run-off

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Briefings

Recent polling indicates Brazilian leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is narrowing the gap with right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro in the second round of the presidential election, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the vote.

Key points

• Flavio Bolsonaro is a right-wing candidate competing against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist incumbent, in Brazil's second round of the presidential election.
• Polling data suggests Lula is closing the gap with Bolsonaro, indicating a narrowing of the political divide between the two main candidates.

Context

Brazil is preparing for a tense presidential run-off between two major candidates, with polling showing a potential shift in the political landscape.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating polling shows Lula closing the gap on Bolsonaro; specific vote counts, margins, or exact dates are not provided.

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