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A polarized Brazil heads to presidential vote Sunday with economy, corruption top of mind

Source: CBC News:
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, is running for re-election against Flávio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party. (REUTERS)
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, is running for re-election against Flávio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party. (REUTERS)

Race now a coin toss between Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, experts say

Jorge Barrera

During a recent Bible study service in the Río de Janeiro neighbourhood of Vila Isabel, the congregation recited a prayer about God and being faithful.

Regina da Silva Andrade, 38, one of the congregants, said that while she believed God was in charge of the universe, Brazil's elected officials had a duty to care for the country's citizens.

"We have ... expectations that our country’s leadership would be concerned with meeting essential needs — such as health care and education —and that, at the very least, these areas would be properly cared for," she said.

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