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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro lead competitive Brazilian presidential race

The 2026 Brazilian presidential campaign has intensified, with major candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro holding simultaneous rallies in Rio de Janeiro. During his event in Bangu, Lula emphasized education as a priority, advocating for the expansion of full-time public schools and the creation of a Ministry of Public Security to combat militias and criminal factions. He also endorsed Eduardo Paes for the Rio de Janeiro state government.

Polling data shows a highly competitive race. Datafolha reports Lula leading with 39% in the first round against Bolsonaro's 33%, while a second-round simulation places Lula at 47% and Bolsonaro at 43%. Other surveys, such as BTG/Nexus, indicate technical ties between the candidates in both scenarios.

In the legislative and debate arena, the first presidential debate hosted by Band is set to proceed without the two frontrunners; Lula and Bolsonaro have both signaled they will not participate, citing concerns over equality of conditions. Confirmed participants include Ronaldo Caiado, Romeu Zema, Renan Santos, and Augusto Cury. Meanwhile, the campaign of Flávio Bolsonaro has faced scrutiny over its stance on labor laws, specifically opposing the end of the 6x1 work schedule.

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Band · Brazil · Datafolha · Eduardo Paes · Flávio Bolsonaro · Jair Bolsonaro · Liberal Party · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Pablo Marçal · Rio de Janeiro · Ronaldo Caiado · Superior Electoral Court

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro expressed interest in serving as a transition president, aligning with his proposal to end presidential re-election.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Veritá reports a technical tie in a second-round matchup between Lula (41.0%) and Flávio Bolsonaro (40.9%).
  • [● 4 SOURCES] A Veritá poll shows Flávio Bolsonaro leading Lula in a second-round scenario with 47.3% to 42%.
  • [● 22 SOURCES] Other candidates in the first round include Ronaldo Caiado at 5%, Renan Santos at 4%, and Romeu Zema at 3%. www1.folha.uol.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br · noticiabrasil.net.br · diariodopara.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +9 more
  • [● 22 SOURCES] In a first-round simulation, President Lula holds 39% of the vote compared to 33% for Flávio Bolsonaro. portalleiamais.com.br · www1.folha.uol.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br · www.reportermt.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · +8 more
  • [● 18 SOURCES] In a potential second-round matchup, Lula leads Flávio Bolsonaro 47% to 43%, a margin within the 2% error rate. portalleiamais.com.br · www1.folha.uol.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br · noticiabrasil.net.br · diariodopara.com.br · +7 more
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro has expanded his economic team with seven new members, including former Ministry of Economy officials.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In a Datafolha poll, Marçal holds 2% of the presidential vote in a scenario including him.
  • [● 9 SOURCES] The TSE prohibited Pablo Marçal from using electoral funds, participating in televised debates, and using free radio or television advertising. portalbnu.com.br · oconvergente.com.br
  • [● 7 SOURCES] The São Paulo Regional Electoral Court rejected appeals from Pablo Marçal and the Public Electoral Ministry. ccnnews.com.br · portalbnu.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Marçal announced he will seek campaign funding through Pix donations rather than public funds or personal wealth. portalbnu.com.br
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Pablo Marçal stated he intends to attend the Band debate regardless of being barred from the studios. portalbnu.com.br

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