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Brazil: Lula and PT launch final social media push against Bolsonaro's online dominance
El País·BR·3 days ago
Brazil's first-round election results show a wave of social media influencers winning congressional seats with minimal political experience, signaling a shift in political dynamics. The runoff on October 25 pits a Bolsonaro son as the favorite against Lula, indicating a polarized and digitally-driven political landscape.
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The Brazilian presidential runoff between Flávio and Lula is highly competitive, with Flávio holding a numerical lead in four of five recent polls. Lula has acknowledged organizational failures and is revamping his campaign's communication and coordination, while escalating rhetoric against Bolsonaro. The race remains within the margin of error in most surveys, indicating a tight contest.