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Lula’s Lead Over Bolsonaro Shrinks as Brazil Campaign Opens

Bloomberg Markets·August 24, 2026·1 min read

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's lead over challenger Flávio Bolsonaro narrowed to 1 point as official campaigning began in Brazil. Bolsonaro stepped up criticism of Brazil's mounting debt problems to close the gap. The tightening race signals a competitive election ahead, with economic issues taking center stage in the campaign.

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