Bolsonaro’s son closes gap with Lula in October run
By The BriefBrief
Flávio Bolsonaro is polling evenly with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of Brazil’s October election. Prediction markets are favoring Bolsonaro’s son over Lula in the race to free the former president.
WHO:Flávio Bolsonaro; Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
WHAT:Polling shows Flávio Bolsonaro tied with Lula, while prediction markets favor Bolsonaro’s son for the October election.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE:Brazil
WHY:The polling and prediction-market positioning relate to the upcoming October election.
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