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Brazil runoff extremely close
TV debate attacks intensify
In short
Brazil's presidential runoff election will be held on October 25.
Incumbent President Lula and right-wing candidate Bolsonaro are in an extremely tight race.
In the TV debate, personal attacks and corruption accusations were exchanged back and forth.
Key facts
| When | The runoff election will be held on October 25, with the last TV debate on October 23. |
|---|---|
| Who | President Lula, seeking a fourth term, faces right-wing candidate Bolsonaro. |
| What | A Datafolha poll on October 22 shows Bolsonaro at 47%, Lula at 46%, in an extremely tight race. |
| How | Lula proposed a 15% increase in welfare payments; Bolsonaro faced backlash for corruption attacks in the TV debate. |
What it means for me
For Korean readers, this is mainly informational about Latin American political changes and shifts in resources and trade flows, rather than having direct impact.
