Bolsonaro and Lula Face Off in First Debate Ahead of Brazil Runoff

Ahead of the presidential election runoff in Brazil, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva came together in the first face-to-face debate program held in Sao Paulo. Sunday's program took place in a harsh atmosphere dominated by corruption accusations and personal attacks.

With one week remaining until the second round of Brazil's presidential election, candidates Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced each other for the first time. Accommodated by limited moderation and given the freedom to move around the stage, the candidates engaged in a fierce debate filled with mutual accusations. Lula asked his rival Bolsonaro about alleged connections with jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro, while Bolsonaro directed accusations at Lula regarding his son and a pension fraud scandal.