Lula and Bolsonaro make final push for votes ahead of Brazil's knife-edge election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro made a final push for votes on Saturday in the state of Sao Paulo. According to France 24, this is a key state, accounting for a fifth of the nation's vote.
The election is seen as a nail-biter, with Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro holding opposing views on various issues. Lula da Silva is running for a fourth and final term, and has emphasized the defence of Brazilian sovereignty as a main theme of his campaign, Euronews reported.
Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro held rallies in Sao Paulo on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's election, which has been marred by scandals and mudslinging, the National Post noted.
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