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Lamia Oualalou: "Trump cannot get his hands on the Latin American continent without Brazil"

Brazil is holding general elections this Sunday, including its President. The two favourites are the outgoing left-wing president Lula da Silva, 80, and Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of the former far-right president. The polarisation of society is very strong, and the election is expected to be tight, following a wretched campaign, without any real substantive debate. Lamia Oualalou, a former correspondent in Brazil for several French media, was the Invitation of Au Coeur de l'Info.

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A Profile of Brazil's Potential President

France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Brazil analyst Henrique Tavares Furtado about how Flavio Bolsonaro is pledging to reshape the country, and asks: who is the man behind the political persona?

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President in Brazil: the Lula-Bolsonaro duel dominates the election

Some 160 million Brazilian voters go to the polls on Sunday to choose between left-wing President Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. A choice of society in a polarized country. Analysis by David Delos, international columnist in France 24. According to him, it is for voters to "define or redefine Brazil's position on the international scene".

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President in Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Lula and face him in the second round

Far right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, appointed by his father to represent the Conservative camp in Brazil's presidency, created the surprise when he came to the lead of the first round on Sunday. In the second round, he will face outgoing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for a fourth term. Relive the election night.

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President in Brazil: Who is Flavio Bolsonaro?

Brazilians began voting on Sunday to choose between left-wing president Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. The son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio Bolsonaro, 45 years old, would consolidate, if he took it against Lula, the anchoring and influence of his family in Brazilian political life. Weared.

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Presidential in Brazil: What expectations of voters?

Brazilians began voting on Sunday to choose between left-wing president Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro, a choice of society in a polarized country. Some 160 million voters are called to the polls. Details of France 24 correspondent in Brazil, Marine Resse.

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Lula and Bolsonaro face off in Brazil presidential race

Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the presidential race is centred on two rivals: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator. Dr Andrea Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King's College Brazil Institute in London, shares further insights.

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Presidential elections in Brazil: opening of polling stations

The Brazilians began voting on Sunday in the first round of the presidential election between outgoing left-wing President Lula and far-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters are called to the polls in the largest country in Latin America. The point with Marine Resse, France 24 correspondent in Brazil.

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Presidential election in Brazil: conquest of women's vote

Brazilians vote Sunday, October 4th to choose between left-wing president Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro, a choice of society in a polarised country. Women represent the majority of this Brazilian electorate. In the last election, women had been instrumental in Lula's victory. Report by Valeria Saccone, account by Antoine Fenaux.

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Brazilians go to the presidential polls

Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday to choose between left-wing president Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro – the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro – a choice of society in a polarised country. Analysis by Pascal Drouhaut, geopolitologist and Latin American specialist, is the guest of the France 24 antenna on Sunday 4 October.

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Presidential in Brazil: Lula carries the hopes of the left

Some 160 million Brazilian voters go to the polls on Sunday 4 October to choose between left-wing President Lula, 80 years old – who is running for a fourth and final non-consecutive term – and his far-right rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil: A portrait of Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator.

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Brazil polls open in a few hours

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election. Mareeke Reethof, lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, shares further insights.

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Presidential: Brazilians vote for Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

Voters began to go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the presidential election in Brazil. Left-wing president Lula said after voting that the choice was between democracy and "barbarism". His conservative rival said he wanted to "free the Brazilian people". The two candidates are in a row in the last polls.