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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supports lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 16 and has pledged nationwide free weekend public transport.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 16 for serious offenses. He also pledged to implement free weekend public transport nationwide. These announcements come as polls show a narrowing gap between Lula and his opponent, Jair Bolsonaro, ahead of a runoff election.
Internal communications at Meta reportedly indicated that Lula's social media accounts experienced hindrances during the election period. The close contest and allegations of platform interference add layers of complexity to Brazil's political landscape.
7 sources across English · blind spot: little coverage from the right
Left 29% · Center 71% · Right 0%
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Left: Left-leaning sources report that Brazil's presidential election remains closely contested, with Lula narrowing Bolsonaro's lead and noting external support for Bolsonaro.
Center: Centrist outlets report on various aspects of the Brazilian election, including Lula's support for lowering the criminal responsibility age, his pledge for free weekend transit, and Meta employees' acknowledgment of hindrances to Lula's accounts.
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In Brazil, thousands march fearing return of Bolsonaro presidency • FRANCE 24 English
France 24 English · Oct 13
Who is Brazil's election frontrunner Flávio Bolsonaro? — It’s Lula v Bolsonaro – again. Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/user/guardianwires?sub_confirmation=1 The far-right Flávio Bolsonaro pulled ahead against 80-year-old incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da
The Guardian · Oct 12
Lula or Bolsonaro: how Brazil’s runoff could reshape foreign policy | Inside Latin America
Al Jazeera English · Oct 10
Brazil's election: What's at stake for Washington? | DW News
DW News · Oct 7
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With just over a week to go until the polls, the president is trailing the senator 49% to 51%, according to Datafolha
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