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Brazil presidential race: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in technical tie

The 2026 Brazilian presidential campaign has officially commenced, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro emerging as the primary contenders. Recent polling from BTG/Nexus indicates a technical tie in a potential second-round runoff, with Lula at 47% and Bolsonaro at 44%. In a first-round simulation, Lula holds a 41% lead over Bolsonaro's 36%.

Campaigning has highlighted significant tensions and security concerns. Marina Silva, a candidate for the Senate, reported being intimidated by an unidentified man during a campaign walk in São Paulo. Meanwhile, candidates have centered their early platforms on public security and crime prevention, with Lula proposing a new Ministry of Public Security and Bolsonaro advocating for classifying criminal organizations as terrorists.

Public sentiment remains divided. A Quaest poll shows that 45% of voters fear foreign interference in the election, while 48% believe it is unlikely. Additionally, 42% of voters currently rate the Lula administration as bad or terrible, though his personal approval rating sits at 47%.

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BTG/Nexus · Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marina Silva · Ronaldo Caiado · Tarcísio de Freitas

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