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A poll by Atlas/Bloomberg indicates a statistical tie between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro in a simulated second round of Brazil's presidential election.
A recent poll conducted by Atlas/Bloomberg indicates a statistical tie between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro in a simulated second round of Brazil's presidential election. Both candidates registered 46.2% and 46.4% respectively, suggesting a highly competitive contest.
This finding underscores the deeply divided political climate in Brazil. The narrow margin highlights the uncertainty surrounding the election's outcome and the significant challenges each candidate faces in mobilizing sufficient support to secure victory in the upcoming runoff.
5 sources across Portuguese, English · blind spot: little coverage from the left
Left 0% · Center 80% · Right 20%
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Center: UOL Notícias and Reuters report that a poll shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro statistically tied in a simulated second-round presidential election.
Right: O Estado de S. Paulo reports a poll showing Flávio Bolsonaro with a slight lead over Lula in a simulated second-round election.
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Al Jazeera English · Sep 8
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Al Jazeera English · Sep 8
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France 24 English · Sep 17
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Al Jazeera English · Sep 17
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