Brazil’s election campaign ends after debate cancellation
Brazil’s two-round presidential election is due to begin this weekend, according to France 24’s October 2 press review. The campaign culminated in the cancellation of a presidential debate after President Lula and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, both withdrew. The report also described reactions in French newspapers to violent high-school blockades in France.
Brazil’s two-round presidential election is scheduled to begin this weekend, according to a France 24 press review published on October 2. The report examined the contest between President Lula and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro.
The campaign culminated with the cancellation of a presidential debate, France 24 reported. Both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro pulled out, although the supplied report does not give reasons for either decision.
The press review also covered reactions in French newspapers to high-school blockades that had turned violent across France. It did not provide further details about the incidents or their consequences.
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