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Recent polls indicate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva holds a lead over Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential election, with a potential tie in the second round.
Recent polling in Brazil indicates a tightening race for the presidency. Several surveys show Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leading Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of voting, though the margin varies. In hypothetical second-round matchups, some polls suggest a statistical tie, while others show Lula with a slight advantage.
These figures emerge as the election approaches its final stages. The polls also reveal demographic trends, with Lula appearing to gain traction among women, lower-income voters, Bolsa Família beneficiaries, and Catholics. The close contest suggests a potentially decisive election for Brazil's political direction.
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All sources: Multiple Brazilian news outlets, including UOL Notícias, G1 Globo, O Globo, and Folha de S.Paulo, along with Argentina's La Nación, report on recent polls showing a tight race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in the upcoming Brazilian presidential election, with varying figures for the first and second rounds.
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