AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Eve in São Paulo: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro made final pitches in Brazil’s biggest battleground state ahead of Sunday’s first-round vote, with Lula framing the race as a fight to protect democracy and sovereignty while Bolsonaro’s camp pushes back on crime and institutions. Tight Polling: A CNT/MDA survey showed Lula at 43.1% vs Bolsonaro’s 38% in the first round, with a likely runoff also narrowing—Lula 47.3% to Bolsonaro 43.1%. US–Brazil Tensions: Brazil’s attorney general asked police to investigate alleged US funding aimed at groups critical of the Supreme Court, as the US and Australia suspended consular services over security concerns days before the vote. Campaign Friction & Crime Focus: Coverage highlights mudslinging and a heavy emphasis on security, including how online scams and phone theft shape voter anxiety. Local Political Signals: In Guaribas (Piauí), residents reportedly reconsidered support for Lula in a town long seen as a Lula stronghold. Economy & Industry: ArcelorMittal signaled a new investment cycle in Brazil as anti-dumping measures reduce Chinese steel imports. Women’s Safety: Femicide remains a central campaign issue, with new reporting underscoring the scale and brutality of gender-based violence.
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