From euronews · Manuel Ribeiro · · 1m 40s
Lula and Bolsonaro Finalize Campaigns Ahead of Tight Vote
Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro prepare for decisive election clash as tight race looms.
In brief
Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro prepare for decisive election clash as tight race looms. Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face a second-round presidential election after a tight first-round race. Originally reported by euronews.
Lula and Bolsonaro's election rivalry
Millions of Brazilians will vote on Sunday in an election dominated by two rivals: the incumbent president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former leader Jair Bolsonaro, whom Lula defeated four years ago.
Political spectrum clash
The two stand on opposite sides of the political spectrum, with clashing views on issues ranging from how to tackle organised crime to what kind of relationship Latin America's largest country should have with the Trump administration.
Lula's sovereignty warning
The 80-year-old left-wing veteran Lula da Silva is running for a fourth and final term, warning voters that Brazil's sovereignty is at stake under pressure from the US president, Donald Trump.
US trade and security measures
Last year, Washington slapped 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, citing, among other reasons, the trial of Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally. Earlier this year, the US imposed another round of tariffs, alleging unfair trading practices despite running a trade surplus.
Bolsonaro's security platform
Flávio Bolsonaro campaigns on security and fiscal austerity, branding Lula 'incompetent' and highlighting the high cost of living.
Final campaign rallies
Lula will hold his final rally in São Paulo with slogans on T-shirts and banners reading 'Lula president again' and 'Brazil belongs to Brazilians'. Flávio Bolsonaro ended the day with a final rally in Rio de Janeiro.
What to remember
Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face a second-round presidential election after a tight first-round race.
