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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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Brazil: Where does the "Class C" vote go? · Global Voices

About 130 million Brazilians belong to "Class C," a segment of families with monthly income of between $487 and $2,100. Between 2003 and 2010, this group voted massively for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hoping to access a home of its own or to ensure that its children entered the university.

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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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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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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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Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls

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. Mara Nogueira, Senior Lecturer in Urban Geography at Birbeck, University of London, says the tight race reflects the consolidation of two political camps, with many Brazilians voting not out of support for a candidate, but to keep the other out of power. She points to the cost of living, religion and social media echo chambers as key factors shaping the vote, alongside a

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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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Polls close in Brazil's high-stakes election pitting Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations of US meddling. The knife-edge election comes at a moment when the region is shifting to the right in line with the Trump administration.

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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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