Brazil final debate boycotted by Lula and Bolsonaro; US funding probe, embassy closures mark election

Brazil's final presidential debate before elections was boycotted by both Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, signaling a polarized campaign. Concurrently, an investigation into alleged U.S. funding of right-wing initiatives and temporary closures of U.S. and Australian diplomatic missions over security concerns add uncertainty to the electoral process. The boycotts and security measures suggest heightened political tension and potential for post-election instability.