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What happened

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince t…

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:25:26 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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