Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro clash in heated presidential debate
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The candidates traded barbs, including over Bolsonaro's ties to US President Donald Trump in their first debate, days before the October 25 election runoff.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and populist Senator Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday had a heated exchange during their first face-to-face presidential debate.
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The televised debate, which saw the candidates trade insults and accusations, came a week before the October 25 presidential runoff.
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Bolsonaro finished nearly two points ahead of Lula in the election's first round earlier this month.
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The contentious debate focused on the economy, public security, corruption and Brazil's relations with the United States, before it devolved into personal attacks.
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Bolsonaro criticized Lula over the cost of living, public security and social spending, accusing him of spending recklessly to secure re-election.
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Lula called Bolsonaro "a habitual liar, a thug," alluding to his alleged ties to Rio de Janeiro's paramilitary groups.
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"Lying is the Bolsonaro family's strong suit," Lula said.
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Bolsonaro retaliated by accusing Lula of being tainted by corruption, saying during the debate that it was better he maintains a distance "because my wallet could be stolen."
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"Brazil is going to retire you," Bolsonaro told Lula.
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Meanwhile, Lula also brought up the populist Senator's ties to US President Donald Trump.
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"It is striking how the Bolsonaro family is subservient to American interests," said Lula, accusing Bolsonaro of conspiring to "hand over" Brazil's rare earth minerals to the US.
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Flavio's father also came up during the discussion. Former President Jair Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence under house arrest over a coup attempt after his failed 2022 re-election bid.
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The next presidential debate is scheduled for Friday, October 23.
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Meanwhile, tens of thousands of supporters of both candidates rallied in cities across Brazil ahead of the debate, flooding the streets of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other cities.
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In Sao Paulo, Bolsonaro's supporters called for the release of Jair Bolsonaro.
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On the other hand, at Rio's Copacabana Beach, Lula supporters led a "rally for democracy." There were similar events in Brasilia and 16 other state capitals.
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