AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRunoff Race: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro traded corruption charges and clashed over spending, privatization and Brazil’s ties to the United States in their first televised debate. A new poll puts Bolsonaro just ahead, 50.3% to Lula’s 49.7% of valid votes, with the runoff set for Oct. 25. Election Oversight: Brazil’s electoral court gave Meta 24 hours to show it treats both campaigns equally, doubling the potential daily fine to 1 million reais. Lula’s campaign alleges restrictions on his content; Meta denies political bias. Bolsonaro Probe: Federal police are investigating Flávio Bolsonaro over suspected money laundering tied to a sports-betting company. He and the lawyer under investigation deny having shared finances. Budget and Amazon: The government says it can fund about 20 billion reais in 2027 election-year measures within fiscal limits. Meanwhile, a surge in Amazon fires has disrupted life in Manaus, and federal authorities are investigating possible coordination behind the blazes.
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