Datafolha and Quaest surveys indicate a technical tie between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula in the second round of the elections, while other news includes Lula's interview with Globo, Flávio Bolsonaro's schedule, child labor in Brazil, reports of mistreatment against an actress arrested by ICE, the arrest of a PM in SP and a video of a robbery at the Matsunaga family mansion.
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Voting intention surveys show a competitive scenario in the second round of the Brazilian elections between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula.
Datafolha and Quaest show a technical tie between Flávio and Lula in the 2nd round
See what is #FACT or #FAKE in Lula's interview with Globo in the 2nd round
Flávio Bolsonaro will be interviewed today by Renata Lo Prete
Brazil has 1.5 million children and adolescents in child labor
Mother of Brazilian actress arrested by ICE says daughter suffered abuse
PM who killed woman in possible outbreak is arrested in the act in SP
VIDEO shows thieves driving into the Matsunaga family mansion
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Second round of elections will be disputed between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula
Very likely · Within weeks

Maceió City Hall makes the Castramóvel available to residents of Flexal, in the Bebedouro neighborhood, on the 16th, 19th and 20th of October. 150 places will be offered for neutering dogs and cats, upon presentation of documents and veterinary screening.
The President declares that he is unaware that Bolsa Família remained without adjustment for almost 4 years. Statement took place during a live interview, addressing topics such as the economy, foreign relations and elections.

The President declares that he is unaware that Bolsa Família remained for almost 4 years without adjustment, according to excerpts of news and interviews released.

President Lula was interviewed by TV Globo on August 15, 2026, during coverage of the second round of the presidential elections, and made statements about the primary surplus of 0.1% of GDP and the inherited deficit of 2.8% of GDP, which were verified by Fato or Fake as fact and fake, respectively. The interview was conducted by Renata Lo Prete and shown live after Jornal Nacional.
Lula commented on his relationship with Trump, Congress and the results of the first round of elections, while Flávio celebrated research and promised an eight-year sentence for anyone who steals a cell phone. The TSE determined that Meta treats Lula and Flávio equally, the Senate approved an increase in the limit for MEI and debt forgiveness, and the president of the Senate announced the promulgation of the end of the 6x1 scale for this Friday.

The government was divided on the proposal to reduce the age of criminal responsibility, while the Senate postponed the vote on the Public Security PEC. The Federal Police arrested Márcio Canella, the second most voted state deputy in Rio de Janeiro. Datafolha released a new voting intention survey and Globo started the second round of interviews in the presidential race, with Lula as this Thursday's guest.