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Brazil’s presidential race brings Lula into contest with Bolsonaro’s son

Al Jazeera reports voters will soon choose between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and a son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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Brazil

Brazil’s upcoming presidential decision is shaping up as a contest between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and a son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, according to Al Jazeera.

The report says voters will decide between the two, but does not name Bolsonaro’s son or provide further details about the race.

No election date, polling figures or campaign information is included in the supplied account. The timing is described only as “soon”.

The reported matchup places Lula against a member of the family of his predecessor, but the available information offers no further detail on the candidates or the issues at stake.

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