# Back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil’s presidential runoff goes down to the wire

https://mins.news/en/item/111667

- France 24, 2026-10-22 18:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20261022-back-to-the-bolsonaros-brazil-presidential-run-off-goes-down-to-the-wire

> Brazil’s presidential race is within the margin of error ahead of Sunday’s runoff. Most recent polls show far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but his lead narrowed after an acrimonious debate last weekend.

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