By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
In the second round of Brazil’s presidential election, Lula asked the courts to extend voting hours for voters unable to reach polling stations after bus shortages. Nearly 160 million people are due to choose between the incumbent president and Flávio Bolsonaro, with results expected overnight, according to Le Monde.
Polling stations have opened in Brazil for the second round of the presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters are due to cast their ballots on 25 October, according to Le Monde.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: Le Monde ·
Brazilians will choose their president on Sunday between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a highly polarised runoff. Flávio Bolsonaro secured a lead of more than 2.2 million votes in the first round without reaching an absolute majority, according to France 24.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: France 24 ·
A poll by the Quaest institute puts Senator Flávio Bolsonaro on 51% of valid votes, against 49% for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on the eve of Brazil's presidential run-off. Conducted on 23 and 24 October among 3,702 voters, the survey also found a fall in rejection of Bolsonaro, according to Quaest.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his rival Flávio Bolsonaro moderated their exchanges during their final televised debate before the second round, scheduled for Sunday. The two candidates compared their plans for the economy, security and healthcare, AFP reports.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: L’essentiel ·
Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign in OrléansMarine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in Orléans, promising a policy of “zero tolerance” and the restoration of security. A poll published on Sunday puts her ahead in voting intentions, at 32% to 33.5%, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon on 17%, according to data reported by the Daily Maverick.The week in Africa
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