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Brazil's presidential election polluted by misinformation

Fake news is playing a major role in this year's high-stakes presidential election in Brazil, with a massive misinformation campaign in full swing. Videos are being shared taken out of context in a bid to influence the outcome of the vote. We tell you more in this edition of Truth…

France 24

Brazil football star Neymar backs far-right Bolsonaro days before election

Paris Saint-Germain forward posts video in support of far-right president, who is trailing badly in polls ahead of Sunday’s vote

The Guardian - US

Liverpool owners FSG 'no longer in fight' to purchase new football team

FSG had reportedly been interested in Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro

Liverpool Echo

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Hardship for Brazil's poor may cost Bolsonaro election

Brazil’s presidential election will be decided by tens of millions of poor people, and they look set to eject incumbent Jair Bolsonaro from office

The Independent UK

Neymar defends himself after criticism for backing Jair Bolsonaro before Brazil elections

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has come in for criticism for putting his weight behind Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro as he stands for re-election

Daily Mirror

Brazil’s collective candidacies shake up election: ‘Cast one vote, get five black women’

New, diverse wave are running for office on common platform and pledging to share duties – but can they avoid ruptures?

The Guardian - US

Brazil election: A campaign marred by political violence

Brazil is gearing up for the most polarised elections in its recent history. Throughout the country, the electoral campaign has been marred by assaults, death threats and even murders. As the first round October 2 vote draws closer, more than two thirds of the population say they are afraid of…

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What you need to know about Brazil's presidential election

As one of the world's largest democracies heads to the polls on Sunday, here are the main candidates and issues in the Brazilian election.

WEKU

Who is Lula da Silva, Brazil’s ‘most popular president’ who beat Jair Bolsonaro?

Left-wing former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to be Brazil’s next leader

Evening Standard

Fate of Amazon rests on Brazil election, say experts

Further destruction under Bolsonaro could push vital rainforest past irreversible tipping point

The Guardian - UK

The Battle for Brazil’s Evangelicals

After fueling Bolsonaro’s rise, some are flocking to Lula’s camp with earthly—and heavenly—concerns.

Foreign Policy

Why the West fears Bolsonaro could ignore Brazil election result OLD REDIRECTED

World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta on widespread concern that Brazil’s president might cling to power and trigger a violent confrontation

The Independent UK

Tottenham pulled out of Gabriel Jesus race - only for priority target to turn them down

Gabriel Jesus has enjoyed a fast start to life as an Arsenal player, but rivals Tottenham Hotspur will hope their failure to move for the Brazilian doesn't come back to haunt them

Daily Mirror

Brazil: Exploring the legacy of Lula

He is the candidate of hope and renewal for some, a demon of the past and a symbol of corruption for others. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who became Brazil's first left-wing president in 2002, hopes to return to the country’s top job after the presidential election, whose first round…

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Reuters

Lula vows 'peace and love' for polarized Brazil in comeback attempt

Brazilian leftist Luis Inacio Lula da Silva is within reach of a dramatic comeback in Sunday's election, four years after the popular two-term president watched from a jail cell as his party was trounced in the last presidential campaign.

Reuters

Analysis-Turnout key for Lula to clinch Brazil election in first round

Brazilian presidential front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has gained steam in the final stretch of the campaign, opinion polls show, and could defeat incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the first round on Sunday – if his base shows up to vote in full force.

Daily Mirror

Ronaldo becoming super owner after both his clubs seal promotion within five months

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has moved into club ownership since hanging up his boots, and he is celebrating a second promotion on a second different continent

The Independent UK

Brazil’s decisive debate on eve of presidential election

Tens of millions of Brazilians were glued to their TVs late Thursday for the final presidential debate before Sunday's elections

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Liverpool Echo

Jurgen Klopp poised to reignite frosty managerial row following overlooked Liverpool snub

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp won't be happy with the fortunes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino on international duty

Reuters

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro trade graft accusations in final debate

Brazil's main presidential candidates traded accusations of corruption in their last debate before Sunday's election, with little discussion of proposals to govern the South American country.

Tribune News Service

Lula outright Brazil win in sight, DataFolha poll shows

Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva appears to be on the cusp of securing the simple majority needed to win Sunday’s presidential vote outright, a new poll from DataFolha shows.

360info

How not to do community policing: lessons from Brazil

It will take learning the lessons of Brazil’s many failures of police reform to truly implement a safer future for all Brazilians.

Reuters

Brazilian soccer star Neymar backs Bolsonaro ahead of Sunday vote

Brazilian soccer star Neymar Junior endorsed President Jair Bolsonaro's uphill re-election bid on Thursday, showing his support in a TikTok video as he smiled and danced to a campaign jingle ahead of the weekend's pivotal election.

Reuters

Lula leads Bolsonaro by 14 points ahead of Brazil vote -Datafolha poll

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads President Jair Bolsonaro by 14 points, according to a poll released on Thursday that showed the far-right incumbent has again lost momentum against his leftist rival just three days ahead of the presidential election.

Daily Mirror

How to save the Amazon rainforest - from cutting down on paper to eating less beef

There are fears that if Brazil's Prime Minister Jair Bolsonaro wins a second term, there will be more destruction of the Amazon leading to further problems with catastrophic climate change

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