Tens of thousands rally for Lula in Rio ahead of Brazil election runoff
Lula supporters gathered on a Rio beach before Sunday's runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls showing the candidates tied.
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Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of Sunday's presidential runoff, hoping to help the leftwing incumbent secure a comeback.
Lula faces far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, who led the first round on 4 October with 47% of the vote to Lula's 45%. Polls show the two candidates tied ahead of the decisive vote.
Nearly 159 million Brazilians are expected to cast ballots in the runoff.
Originally reported by The Guardian. Read the full story at The Guardian
