From The Straits Times · · 1m
Brazil's Lula Bolsonaro Campaigns Before Vote
Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of Brazil's first-round presidential election.
In brief
Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of Brazil's first-round presidential election. Lula and Bolsonaro conclude campaigns with high turnout, predicting victory in Sunday's election. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Campaigns End
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns ahead of Sunday's first-round presidential election.
Lula's Rally
Lula ended his re-election campaign with a Sao Paulo march drawing large crowds of supporters.
Record Turnout
Organizers reported 150,000 supporters filled a two-kilometer stretch of Augusta Street in Sao Paulo.
Lula's Confidence
Lula called Sunday's election a choice between 'democracy and barbarism' and predicted victory.
“Lula called Sunday's election a choice between "democracy and barbarism."”
Bolsonaro's Rally
Bolsonaro held a motorcycle caravan rally in Santa Barbara d'Oeste and Americana before rallying in Rio de Janeiro.
First-Round Outcome
If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes, Lula and Bolsonaro advance to a second-round runoff on October 25.
At a glance
Lula and Bolsonaro conclude campaigns with high turnout, predicting victory in Sunday's election.
