Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Neck and Neck in Brazil Election Poll

A new Nexus poll indicates that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro are in a close race ahead of the upcoming Brazilian election. The poll highlights the tight competition as the country prepares to vote.

24 Aug, 10:43 — 24 Aug, 10:58

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Why this matters

Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America, and its presidential elections have significant implications for regional politics, environmental policies, and global trade. The close polling between two prominent political figures suggests a potentially contentious and impactful election.

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Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are polling neck and neck
The poll was conducted by Nexus
The election is for the Brazilian presidency

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Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in a Nexus poll.

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More than 158 million electors will vote on October 4th.

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There are 13 candidates in the election.

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Information on the total number of voters and candidates, and the election date

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Information on the total number of voters and candidates, and the election date

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The coverage is largely neutral and fact-focused, primarily reporting on poll results without significant political framing.

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ReutersVery High19h ago

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows - Reuters

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows Reuters

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straits-timesMostly Factual19h ago

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows - The Straits Times

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows The Straits Times

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First report: observador · 24 Aug, 07:30|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

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Que Brasil vai a votos? E que Brasil sairá destas eleições?

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straits-times24 Aug, 10:43

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows - The Straits Times

Reuters24 Aug, 10:58Latest update

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Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Neck and Neck in Brazil Election Poll

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Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows - Reuters

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows - The Straits Times

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Que Brasil vai a votos? E que Brasil sairá destas eleições?

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows - The Straits Times

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck ahead of Brazil election, Nexus poll shows - Reuters

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