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The largest and most powerful countries of Latin America Brazil A very big and sensational news is coming out from the political atmosphere at this time. The eyes of the whole world are currently focused on Brazil, because today there is a presidential election going on there. Second round (Run-off Election) Voting is taking place. In this great contest to take over the power of the country, the current leftist President and veteran leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the right-wing extremist Flavio Bolsonaro are face to face. To completely ensure his victory in this final and extremely exciting phase of the elections, 80-year-old President Lula has made a masterstroke of 5 big populist promises and freebies to woo the public, which is being considered as his ‘trump card’. Let us know in detail what equations are being created in this much-awaited election of Brazil and how much impact these new promises of Lula are having on the public.
Second round of presidential elections in Brazil today, close contest between Lula and Bolsonaro
Voting is underway for the second and decisive round of presidential elections on Sunday across the country, including Brazil’s capital, Brasília. In this election, old player of politics and current President Lula da Silva is once again trying hard to register a historic victory for the fourth time to keep the power of the country in his hands.
On the other hand, his main rival is 45-year-old young and energetic right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is giving him a tough fight. The excitement of this contest has increased further after the results of the first round of voting. While on one hand Bolsonaro’s supporters are hoping for drastic changes in the country, strict action against organized crime and reduction in taxes, on the other hand Lula is making every possible effort to attract voters to his side through his policies.
Lula played ‘Trump card’: announced five big economic relief packages for the public
In order to strengthen his position in the electoral battle and reverse the backwardness of the first round, President Lula da Silva has played a masterstroke in the last moments of the election campaign, which has surprised even political pundits. Lula has announced five big and populist promises to provide direct economic relief to the public:
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Huge increase in government help: It has been announced to increase government financial assistance to the poor by 15 percent, on which approximately Rs 11,400 crore will be spent. About 5 crore people of the country are expected to get direct benefits from this scheme.
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Change in work culture: Proposal to implement the rule of working only 5 days a week instead of 6 days in the country.
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Cheap loan facility: To provide easy loans at very low interest rates to advance small businessmen and middle class.
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Relief on fuel: Giving great relief to the public from inflation, completely abolishing the tax on petrol for one month.
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Public Transport: Big announcement of making public transport completely free for common citizens for two days.
This entire economic relief package has been designed to directly target the poor and middle class voters, so that they can get massive public support in their favor on the day of voting.
Competition to master the new generation and Gen-G, 80 year old Lula learned to use smartphone
Another most interesting thing about this election is that this contest is not just between two political ideologies but also between two different generations. On one side is 80 year old experienced politician Lula da Silva, while on the other side is 45 year old young Flavio Bolsonaro.
Flavio Bolsonaro is using social media and modern methods very well to woo the young voters i.e. Gen-Z in his favor. On the other hand, despite reaching this stage of age, Lula has not gone back and has learned to use smartphones and be active on digital platforms to connect with the new generation. Both the leaders are leaving no stone unturned in making inroads among the youth through digital mediums and rallies.
Bolsonaro was ahead in the first round, will Lula be able to change history?
Flavio Bolsonaro took the lead in the first round of voting in the presidential elections held on October 4 and was at the forefront. At that time, US President Donald Trump also praised his performance and called it a big victory.
If we turn the pages of political history, it has rarely happened in the electoral history of Brazil that a candidate who had lagged behind in the first round could turn the tables in the second round and finally capture the presidency. This is why Lula faces a big challenge this time to create history. Bolsonaro’s supporters believe that he will give a new direction to the country’s economy and strengthen law and order. He addressed a huge rally in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, just before the vote, which is considered extremely important politically, because since the 1980s it has been a tradition that the candidate who wins in this region takes power in the country.
Who is Flavio Bolsonaro? Political background and current situation
Flavio Bolsonaro is not a new face; He is the son of former right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Jair Bolsonaro is facing serious charges of allegedly plotting a coup after losing the last presidential election in 2022 and is currently serving a 27-year long prison sentence.
Carrying forward his father’s political legacy, Flavio has united staunch supporters of right-wing politics. The results of this vote taking place today will not only determine the future of Brazil, but will also have a profound impact on the geopolitics of all of Latin America. It remains to be seen whether Lula’s ‘Trump card’ works or the young Bolsonaro wins.