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Brazil presidential debate held without Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

The first presidential debate for Brazil's 2026 election, held in São Paulo, proceeded without the two leading candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula opted for a televised interview with TV Record, while Bolsonaro also did not attend. Romeu Zema, the former governor of Minas Gerais, also withdrew from the event, stating that the absence of the most prominent candidates diminished the debate's value.

The debate featured Renan Santos, Ronaldo Caiado, and Augusto Cury. Renan Santos criticized the absent candidates, labeling them criminals and accusing them of cowardice. Ronaldo Caiado remarked that the absent figures have nothing to show and much to hide, while also noting that Brazil is in a state of war due to criminal factions.

Polling data shows a competitive race. A Datafolha poll places Lula at 39% and Flávio Bolsonaro at 33%. Meanwhile, a BTG/Nexus poll indicates a technical tie, with Lula at 41% and Bolsonaro at 37%. Discussions among right-wing allies suggest that a strategic consolidation of votes among candidates like Bolsonaro, Caiado, and Zema could significantly alter the electoral landscape.

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Augusto Cury · Flávio Bolsonaro · Grupo Bandeirantes · Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Renan Santos · Romeu Zema · Ronaldo Caiado

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Francês Press - Maringá Mais [www.maringamais.com.br]
Nas ruas - Jornal Mantiqueira [www.jornalmantiqueira.com.br]