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Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- A new Quaest poll shows Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leading right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by 43% to 40% in a simulated run-off, though the margin is within the poll’s two-point error range, indicating a statistical tie.
- Lula’s lead has narrowed since an earlier August 5 poll, which showed him ahead by five points; in a first-round scenario, Lula leads with 38% compared to Bolsonaro’s 31%.
- Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro who was barred from running due to abuse of power and election interference convictions, has become the right-wing candidate.
- Lula has emphasized Brazilian sovereignty and defense, pledging to protect the country’s mineral resources from foreign control amid concerns about international influence, particularly from the US, China, and France.
- The presidential race remains competitive with two months to go, though Lula holds a slight structural advantage as the campaign enters its final phase.
