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Brazil presidential race tightens between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil's 2026 presidential election is entering a highly polarized phase as the race between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro tightens. Recent Datafolha polling indicates a technical tie, with Lula leading the first round at 40% to Bolsonaro's 36%, while a potential runoff shows Lula at 47% and Bolsonaro at 45%. Other polls, such as AtlasIntel/Bloomberg, suggest an even narrower margin in a second round, with Bolsonaro holding a slight edge within the margin of error.

Adding to the political tension, President Lula recently signed a Provisional Measure to immediately ban all online sports betting and digital casinos nationwide. The administration justified the move as a necessary public health intervention to combat rising household debt. Flávio Bolsonaro has condemned the decision, labeling it an 'electoral fraud' and a political maneuver intended to influence voters ahead of the October 4 election.

Campaigning has intensified in strategic regions like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with both candidates targeting peripheral neighborhoods to secure crucial votes. Meanwhile, the political landscape remains complicated by debates over Senate composition and public sentiment regarding the Supreme Federal Court.

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Augusto Cury · Brazil · Datafolha · Flávio Bolsonaro · Folha de S. Paulo · Geraldo Alckmin · Globo · Liberal Party · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · TSE · TV Globo · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral

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