Brazil's runoff race neck-and-neck ahead of Sunday vote
· Politics · Brazil
Brazil's presidential runoff race is neck-and-neck just days before the vote, with left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger sparring in a televised debate and personal attacks firing up the contest.
Why it matters:The outcome will shape Brazil's economic policy and its role in global climate and trade diplomacy.
Key points
- The runoff is scheduled for Sunday
- Lula faces a right-wing challenger
- The candidates sparred in a televised debate
Sources (original reporting)
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