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Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

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Briefings

Nearly 159 million Brazilians are scheduled to vote in a Sunday election runoff between leftwing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. Tens of thousands of Lula supporters have gathered on Rio's most famous beach to protest, hoping to influence the outcome. The election is currently tied in the polls following Bolsonaro's victory in the first round on October 4th by 47% to 45%.

Key points

• Nearly 159 million Brazilians are scheduled to vote in a Sunday election runoff between leftwing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
• Tens of thousands of Lula supporters have gathered on Rio's most famous beach to protest, hoping to influence the outcome.

Context

Brazil's presidential election is currently tied in the polls following Bolsonaro's victory in the first round on October 4th by 47% to 45%. The runoff on Sunday is the decisive battle between the two main candidates.

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Evidence is limited to the article's headline and opening paragraph, which does not provide specific details on protest locations, participant numbers, or the specific nature of the protest beyond 'giant protest'. No additional background on the election history or candidate platforms is supplied.

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