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Who's Lula da Silva? Its beginnings, controversy and political trajectory

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks re-election in one of the most difficult elections in recent years. Born in a humble family, he worked as a mechanical tornado before becoming an influential union leader during the military dictatorship. After several attempts, he arrived in the Presidency in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006. Convicted for corruption in 2017, he spent 580 days in prison, although the sentences were annulled in 2021. Lula returned to politics, defeated Jair Bolsonaro in 2022 and returned to power. Now he's looking for a new mandate in what might be his last big electoral challenge.

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Who's Flavio Bolsonaro? The political heir who seeks to succeed his father, Jair Bolsonaro

Flávio Bolsonaro, a professional lawyer and eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, built much of his political career in Rio de Janeiro, where he was a state deputy before reaching the Senate. After his father's conviction for beating, he became the main political heir of the Bolsonarist movement and today is pointed out as the possible successor of the conservative right in Brazil. Although he shares many of his father's flags, he has tried to project a more moderate and pragmatic image before public opinion. However, its trajectory is also marked by controversy and

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Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election that will determine whether Latin America's biggest nation follows a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump. France24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further insights.

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Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters will also pick lawmakers, senators and governors in an election that will determine whether Latin America's biggest nation follows a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump. France 24 correspondent Jan Onoszko tells us the latest from Rio de Janeiro.

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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 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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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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President in Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro at elbow-to-neck

Brazilians vote on Sunday for the first round of the presidential election. Left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is running for a fourth non-consecutive term. His main opponent is the extreme right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. President Lula relies in particular on the support of the new middle class, but this is not guaranteed. Report by Valeria Saccone, with the story of Antoine Fenaux.

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Flavio Bolsonaro: In the name of the father, sons, and holy ideology

The first round of Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday pits two well-known names in the political ring: Lula vs. Bolsonaro. But it’s not former president Jair Bolsonaro facing off against the incumbent head of state – it’s his eldest son, Flavio Bolsonaro. He’s less charismatic than his father but just as ideologically radical as the family patriarch.

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Brazil: J-1 Before Presidential Election · Global Voices

Brazilians vote on Sunday for the first round of the presidential election. Left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is running for a fourth non-consecutive term. His main opponent is the extreme right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil: Weapons lobby in Santa Catarina resists Lula's restrictions

In Brazil, the number of hunters, shooters and collectors was shot during the Jair Bolsonaro mandate. In the south of the country, especially in Santa Catarina, arms defenders question the restrictions imposed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva since 2023. In this state of marked conservative character, the arms lobby is already being mobilized for the next elections.

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Bolsonaro Jr. VS Lula: Corruption marks the campaign in Brazil

Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro reach the final line of the campaign as the main protagonists of the Brazilian presidential elections. Corruption, which was already one of the sensitive issues for the electorate, is once again gaining interest following the outbreak of a financial scandal with several ramifications and accusations that spatter the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and Judge Alexandre de Moraes, a key figure of Brazilian justice and the usual target of right-wing criticism.

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Brazil: Will Lula Continue or Will Bolsonarianism Return? · Global Voices

Brazil is preparing for presidential elections marked by polarization between the current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Flávio Bolsonaro, senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Two days after the first round, the polls reflect an adjusted dispute: a Datafolha poll places Lula with 42% of the voting intention and Flávio Bolsonaro with 38%. If no candidate exceeds 50% of the valid votes, they could both face in a second round on October 25. What is at stake for Brazil and what would a new Lula mandate or the return of the b

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What's real and what's fake? How AI is impacting Brazil's election race

With just two days to go before the first round of Brazil's presidential election, artificial intelligence is taking centre stage, whether it's a deepfake avatar of former president Jair Bolsonaro to support his son's candidacy, or an AI-generated working-class female voter criticising President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. According to the Brazilian intelligence agency, disinformation will be one of the main challenges of this election. Our correspondents report.

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Brazil: In Bolsonaro's fief, the weapons lobby resists Lula

In Brazil, the number of hunters, shooters and collectors exploded under Jair Bolsonaro. In the south of the country, especially in Santa Catarina, the arms defenders have challenged the restrictions imposed by Lula since 2023. In this very conservative state, the pro-arms lobby is already mobilizing for the next elections. Report of France 24 correspondent in Brazil, Fanny Lothaire.

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Distinguish the true from the false: the use of AI in Brazilian elections

The first round of the presidential election is held this Sunday in Brazil and artificial intelligence occupies a more important place than expected: avatar of former president Jair Bolsonaro to support his son candidate, cloned by a governor to claim money from his voters, jingles of campaign for some reals... Disinformation will be one of the main challenges of this election.