Corruption weighs on minds of Brazilians ahead of Lula-Bolsonaro runoff
Corruption is a major concern for Brazilian voters ahead of the runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on October 25. Experts say the biggest impact might be on voter turnout rather than candidate choice. Both candidates are linked to corruption, which may increase abstention and anti-incumbency sentiment.
Bolsonaro is under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion, while Lula spent 19 months in prison on corruption and money laundering charges that were later annulled. Brazil is highly polarized, with supporters of each candidate distrustful of the other side.
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