From Buenos Aires Times · · 1m
Lula and Bolsonaro clash in Brazil election debate
Brazil's president and senator exchange sharp insults during tense poll debate ahead of runoff vote.
In brief
Brazil's president and senator exchange sharp insults during tense poll debate ahead of runoff vote. Lula and Bolsonaro accused each other of corruption and lied during a heated debate before October 25 presidential runoff. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
First debate clash
Brazil's president and senator exchanged personal attacks during a tense debate ahead of October 25 runoff vote.
“liar”
Corruption accusations
Lula called Bolsonaro a habitual liar and thug, while Bolsonaro accused Lula of corruption and jailed time.
“a habitual liar, a thug”
Polling dynamics
Bolsonaro leads polls with 51 percent voting intentions compared to Lula's 49 percent.
“51 percent”
Economic debate
Bolsonaro criticized Lula's social measures as reckless spending while Lula questioned US ties.
“reckless spending to get re-elected”
US ties concern
Lula accused Bolsonaro of being subservient to US interests and handing over rare earth minerals.
“subservient to american interests”
Rally support
Tens of thousands gathered in cities for Lula and Bolsonaro with 71,000 in São Paulo.
“71,000”
Campaign impact
Lula's social programs helped Fabiana Leite rebuild life after wrongful imprisonment.
“you might have the desire to fight and to grow, but without the means, without social programmes, it's just not possible”
Here's the gist
Lula and Bolsonaro accused each other of corruption and lied during a heated debate before October 25 presidential runoff.
