Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll after Banco Master scandal
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leading opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the presidential election polls following a scandal involving Banco Master. A recent Datafolha poll indicates Lula would win a potential runoff against Flavio by 47% to 43%. The scandal has reportedly impacted Flavio's campaign, with allegations of financial misconduct surfacing.
- ▪Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in the presidential election polls after a scandal involving Banco Master.
- ▪In a potential runoff, Lula would win against Flavio by 47% to 43%.
- ▪Flavio has denied any wrongdoing related to the allegations of negotiating a $24 million investment for a film.
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- ▪ Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in latest Brazil presidential race poll — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 03:15:09 +0800 |
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Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll after Banco Master scandalSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 23, 2026, 03:15 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 03:15 AMSAO PAULO, May 22 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the race for this year's presidential election, gaining ground after reports linking the right-wing challenger to a disgraced banker, a poll released by pollster Datafolha showed on Friday.Leftist Lula would win a potential second-round runoff against Flavio by 47% to 43%, the poll showed.
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