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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Lula and Bolsonaro trade insults in debate before runoff
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Jair Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in their first debate ahead of the runoff vote. Both called the other a liar and a threat to democracy, according to Buenos Aires Times. The debate took place days before the vote.
WHO: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Jair Bolsonaro
WHAT: Lula and Bolsonaro traded personal attacks during their first debate ahead of Brazil’s runoff vote.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: The debate was held ahead of Brazil’s runoff vote.
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