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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Lula and Bolsonaro clash in Brazil runoff debate
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in their first face-to-face presidential runoff debate on Sunday, accusing each other of lying and corruption. They clashed over the economy, security and healthcare a week before the October 25 vote.
WHO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro
WHAT: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks during their first face-to-face presidential runoff debate.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: The debate focused on the economy, security and healthcare ahead of the October 25 runoff.
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