Brazil's Presidential Campaign Has Now formally Begun

 

The Guardian: Brazil’s presidential campaign launches amid fears of violence and upheaval 

Far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is trailing in the polls and has hinted he will not cede power if defeated 

Campaigning in Brazil’s most important election for years formally gets under way this week amid fears of political violence on the campaign trail and possible turmoil before and after the October ballots. 

Far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is trailing in the polls and has hinted he will not give up power if defeated by the leftist frontrunner and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.  

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Update #1: Brazil’s presidential campaign kicks off amid violence fears -- AP  

Update #2: Lula, Bolsonaro officially enter campaign season as they court voters -- Reuters  

WNU Editor: General elections are scheduled to be held on 2 October 2022 to elect the President, Vice President, and the National Congress.