Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro met on Sunday in the first direct televised debate ahead of the second round of the presidential election. The clash took place approximately one week before the vote, which, according to published information, is accompanied by a close contest between the two candidates. Der Standard ↗
The debate was marked by personal attacks, mutual accusations and repeated interruptions. Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro attacked each other with insulting labels, with each questioning the credibility and political direction of his opponent. Tagesspiegel ↗
Corruption was a significant topic. The candidates exchanged accusations related to investigations concerning their families. They also discussed security and the economy, with differences between them emerging in their approach to solving domestic problems. ANSA ↗
Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro and represents the far-right political camp in the campaign. Lula is seeking to defend his presidential mandate and, according to available data, is catching up to his opponent in the polls, who is considered the favorite of the election. Die Zeit ↗
The televised appearance was the first direct measure of strength between the two candidates in this year's presidential election. Further developments in the campaign will focus on persuading undecided voters ahead of the second round. El Pais ↗
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clashed in a fierce televised debate
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„Unverbesserlicher Lügner, Halunke“: Lula und Bolsonaro überziehen sich vor Wahl in Brasilien mit Vorwürfen
Tagesspiegel
| 06:47 19.10.
Präsidentschaftswahl in Brasilien: Lula und Bolsonaro überziehen sich gegenseitig mit Vorwürfen
Der Standard
| 06:17 19.10.
'Liar,' 'clown': Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil debate
RTE News
| 05:49 19.10.
Duello tv tra Lula e Bolsonaro Jr, scontro su corruzione e sicurezza
ANSA
| 04:35 19.10.
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