Lula’s Lead Over Flávio Bolsonaro Has Halved in Five Weeks
Brazil election polls have tightened sharply: Datafolha now puts Lula six points ahead of Flavio Bolsonaro, against twelve in mid-July.
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Brazil election polls have tightened sharply: Datafolha now puts Lula six points ahead of Flavio Bolsonaro, against twelve in mid-July.
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