The final stretch and other weekly topics

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 19 Oct 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

This is the final week of campaigning ahead of the runoff election on October 25. On Friday, October 23, TV Globo will host a debate featuring Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. A series of voting intention polls are expected to be released throughout the week. The Senate may vote on the constitutional amendment proposal addressing public security.

This week's Talking Points:

 * Assessment of the presidential debate.

* Alcolumbre's political moves.

* The Centrão's hidden signals.

* The final stretch of the campaign.

* Lula expands spending in the runoff.

 * Right-wing parties could win up to 16 states. 

Now read on...

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