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Lula challenges Bolsonaro on spending cuts
Lula asks Bolsonaro if he'll use Milei's chainsaw to cut 250 billion reais in spending.
In brief
Lula asks Bolsonaro if he'll use Milei's chainsaw to cut 250 billion reais in spending. Lula challenged Bolsonaro during Brazil's first debate about cutting 250 billion reais in public spending. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Lula questions Bolsonaro
Lula asked Bolsonaro whether he would apply Milei's chainsaw to cut 250 billion reais in public spending.
“Milei's chainsaw”
Debate setting
The debate lasted over two hours at Band network headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil.
Bolsonaro's focus
Bolsonaro emphasized security concerns and drug trafficking in neighborhoods.
“The streets will be ours again and not those criminals”
Polling results
Polls show a statistical tie with Bolsonaro leading 47.03% to Lula's 45.16%.
In short
Lula challenged Bolsonaro during Brazil's first debate about cutting 250 billion reais in public spending.
