Flávio strengthens his status as favorite and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 13 Oct 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

Next week, the Senate will conclude the five required sessions of debate on the constitutional amendment proposal that would end the 6x1 work schedule. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday, October 14. Lula and Flávio will give interviews to TV Globo. The first debate between the two candidates is scheduled for next Sunday. At the Supreme Federal Court (STF), attention will focus on the ruling involving Funrural.

This week's Talking Points:

6-x-1 work schedule: Alcolumbre seeks to boost Lula’s electoral prospects.

Flávio expands support, strengthening his status as favorite.

Lula searches for direction in his campaign.

STF overtures fail to ease institutional tensions.

State runoffs may produce only one “comeback”.

The pledge to end reelection.

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