https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lula-and-bolsonaro-s-mudslinging-heats-up-ahead-of-weekend-voteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lula-and-bolsonaro-s-mudslinging-heats-up-ahead-of-weekend-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lula-and-bolsonaro-s-mudslinging-heats-up-ahead-of-weekend-vote#u99884Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:45:13 +0000President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term in a close election against challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Voting is currently underway on Sunday, October 4, following a campaign marked by intense mudslinging and large rallies. A Datafolha poll indicates Lula leads Bolsonaro by 3 points in a runoff scenario. The election occurs amid significant national concerns regarding debt and the Banco Master scandal, as well as international pressures involving the Amazon and the rivalry between the United States and China.Why it mattersLula, an 80-year-old former steelworker, is attempting to