Brasília, Oct 2, 2026 (AFP) - Lula, Bolsonaro both snub final debate before Brazil election

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2026-10-02

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. The leftist incumbent opted to appear on a popular podcast with millions of YouTube subscribers instead, while his right-wing rival accused the electoral court of "censorship" to justify his withdrawal. Both candidates have doubled down on dirty tactics in......

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