Presidential election: Can Lula still turn the tide in Brazil?
Flávio Bolsonaro is going into the runoff election with a tailwind. Lula is relying on large rallies - and on the successes of his government - in the final sprint. Is that enough to turn the election around?
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a tough challenge in securing a fourth term, as he needs to win over voters who oppose him. Thousands gathered at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro to support his re-election, with some attendees motivated by a desire to prevent a return to power of the Bolsonaro family. Lula's rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and has gained support from several former candidates and parts of the political centre and right-wing.
The election will decide whether Lula, 80, remains in office or is replaced by Flávio Bolsonaro, 45.
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