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Brazil election: Lula closes gap with Bolsonaro ahead of runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has seen a decrease in the lead of rival Flavio Bolsonaro. Poll results indicate that Lula is now at 49 percent compared to Bolsonaro's 51 percent. This shift follows Lula's efforts to enhance his social media presence and promote social measures. These developments are critical as the presidential runoff approaches on October 25.
Lula holds 4-point lead over Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil runoff poll
Lula leads Senator Bolsonaro in a presidential poll ahead of October elections. The gap has narrowed by one percentage point, within the error margin. In a simulated runoff, Lula receives forty-seven percent of the vote. His approval rating fell to forty-seven percent, while disapproval rose. This poll is the first since the official campaign began.
Brazil holds historic election with Lula against Bolsonaro
The race pits incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro against his political nemesis, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. There are nine other candidates, but their support pales to that for Bolsonaro and da Silva.
Bolsonaro, Lula headed to runoff after tight Brazil election
With 99.9% of he votes tallied, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had 48.4% support and President Jair Bolsonaro had 43.2%. Nine other candidates were also competing, but their support pales to that for Bolsonaro and da Silva, who is commonly known as Lula.
China’s struggling to get the world to trust its vaccines
That mistrust, and the reliance of dozens of poorer nations on China to inoculate their populations could set the stage for a major global political headache if citizens offered the Chinese vaccine feel they are being given an inferior product.
Rio Olympics: Will the biggest contingent of Indian athletes result in the highest ever medal haul too?
Rio 2016, which is slated to take place from August 5 to 21, is already gearing up for what could be one of the most controversy ridden games ever.
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Dreams on hold, Brazil's 'new middle class' turns on President Dilma Rousseff
13 of 14 people interviewed in Jardim São Luis said they were sure they would not vote for Rousseff, but could not point to a clear alternative.
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