# Lula and Bolsonaro debate policy proposals ahead of Brazil runoff

https://mins.news/en/item/113843

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-24 09:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/24/brazils-lula-and-bolsonaro-debate-policy-proposals-before-run-off?traffic_source=rss

> Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro focused on the economy, infrastructure and regional development in their final debate before Sunday’s runoff. Polls indicate the candidates are tied. The debate included personal attacks and tense exchanges.

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