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Center · Read · October 24, 2026

Oct 24 · Brazil votes Sunday in a presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls showing a close race

Newsweek: Bolsonaro Lead Over Lula Shrinks as Trump Stays on Brazil Election Sideline

Grade B (82/100). Newsweek reports a Datafolha poll showing a 50-50 tie and asks three analysts why Trump has stayed quiet on the race

B: Leaves out key context.

  • Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): no voice from Lula's or Bolsonaro's campaign; every view on Trump's silence comes from outside analysts

Splits: Newsweek reports a Datafolha poll showing a 50-50 tie and asks three analysts why Trump has stayed quiet on the race

Read at Newsweek

Same story: PBS NewsHour, Breitbart

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