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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Bolsonaro and Lula trade barbs in first debate
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva traded barbs in their first face-to-face presidential debate on Sunday, a week before Brazil’s runoff election. The candidates clashed over Bolsonaro’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump. Separate polls reported a close race, with one showing the candidates tied and two others showing Bolsonaro’s lead narrowing.
WHO: Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
WHAT: They traded barbs in their first face-to-face presidential debate.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: The debate was held ahead of Brazil’s runoff election.
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