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Bolsonaro's lead over Lula narrows ahead of Brazil runoff

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Two polls showed Flávio Bolsonaro's lead over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowing ahead of the October 25 runoff, pointing to a close race, according to The Straits Times. Euronews reports that the two candidates clashed in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls showed a tight 51–49 race.

This continues an earlier story: Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula after Brazil's first-round vote

Later: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro virtually tied in polls ahead of Brazil's presidential runoff · Brazil's Congress shifts further right, regardless of who wins the presidential runoff

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  1. The Straits Times

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    The Straits Times reports that two polls released on Monday showed Flávio Bolsonaro's lead over Lula narrowing ahead of the October 25 runoff, pointing to a close race.

  2. Euronews

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    Euronews reports that Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clashed in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls showed a tight 51–49 race.

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