Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula trade blows in Brazil runoff debate
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Lula debated cost of living, welfare and security in the final debate before Brazil's runoff election.
Brazilian President Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off in a two-hour debate hosted by Globo, Brazil's most-watched TV channel. Lula and Bolsonaro focused on cost of living, welfare and security as they battle for undecided voters in a tight race.
Lula touted above-inflation minimum wage increases and poverty reduction. Bolsonaro criticised food price rises and a tax reform approved by the current government.
The pair exchanged personal insults until Bolsonaro apologised after making a reference to Lula's missing finger from a work accident decades ago. The debate comes after Bolsonaro led in the first-round vote, but polls now show the two nearly even heading into the runoff.
- Over 2 hours
- Debate duration
- Globo
- Broadcaster
- Fourth term bid
- Lula's current term
- Son of former president
- Bolsonaro relation
Why it mattersThis is the final chance for both candidates to sway voters before the runoff election. The outcome will affect Brazil's economic direction.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but Brazil's election outcome influences commodity prices and regional stability that eventually affect Australian trade.
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