Brazil’s election tests Lula’s leftist legacy against Bolsonaro’s right-wing movement
By Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Brazilians return to the polls on Sunday to choose between two candidates campaigning on sharply different Brazil's presidential election is set to decide between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonario. The election will test Lula's leftist legacy against Bolsonao's right-wing movement. The outcome could determine whether Brazil becomes an ally of the Trump administration if Bolsonaros defeat Lula. Public safety has been a key issue in the campaign, with 28% of Brazilians identifying violence as the country's biggest problem, followed by corruption and the economy at 19%. Despite Lula’s efforts to appeal to voters, he has shown reluctance to lower the age of criminal responsibility for certain serious crimes.
Published : 5 hours ago by CNN Newssource in Politics World
(CNN) — Brazilians return to the polls on Sunday to choose between two candidates campaigning on sharply different versions of the country amid growing concerns over crime, corruption, and a broader r... [14904 symbols]
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