Bolsonaro and Lula clash on living costs, corruption in final Brazil election debate
SAO PAULO: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sparred over the cost of living and traded personal attacks on Friday in the last presidential debate before Sunday’s runoff, as both candidates sought to win over undecided voters amid a tight race. Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, led Lula in the first round of the election earlier this…
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a contentious final presidential debate on Friday ahead of Sunday's runoff election. The debate, moderated by Globo, Brazil's largest TV network, focused on cost of living, welfare and security concerns. Both candidates traded accusations of corruption, with Lula highlighting his administration's efforts to lift millions out of hunger and Bolsonaro arguing food prices increased during Lula's tenure.
Bolsonaro claimed Lula lives in luxury while ignoring the struggles of ordinary Brazilians. Lula retorted that Bolsonaro is "like students studying for college entrance exams" who can memorize facts but not learn. The debate saw a slight narrowing of the polling gap between the two candidates, who both seek undecided voters' support.
The discussion turned heated as the candidates addressed allegations of fraud involving Banco Master, with Lula pressing Bolsonaro on links to jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro and Bolsonaro questioning Lula about son's alleged pension fraud.
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