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Lula campaign signals he may skip Globo debate without Flávio confrontation

By The Likely · Updated Sep 28, 5:22 PM ET · Drawn from 6 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Campaign coordinator Edinho Silva said on September 28 that Lula may skip TV Globo's October 1 debate. Silva cited format limits that restrict direct exchanges with Flávio Bolsonaro.

Why it mattersCandidates must win over 50 percent of valid votes to avoid an October 25 runoff under Tribunal Superior Eleitoral rules.

Lula participating in a debate by Oct 3Very unlikely8%▼ from 80% yesterday

How we got here

  1. Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro did not attend the first presidential debate. Br
  2. The Momento da Decisão consortium canceled its debate after Lula and Flávio failed to confirm attendance. Riotimesonline
  3. Record canceled its planned debate after Lula and Flávio declined to participate. Br
  4. Flávio Bolsonaro said he would attend the debate even if Lula did not. Globo
  5. Edinho Silva said Lula wanted to confront Flávio, leaving Lula's debate attendance unconfirmed based on the format. Exame, Globo
  6. TV Globo scheduled its debate as the final debate before the first round. BBC
  7. Brazil scheduled its first-round general election. Br
  8. A presidential runoff is scheduled if one is required. Br

What's likely next

  1. Lula participating in a debateVery unlikely8%▼ from 80% yesterday
  2. Brazil’s first-round general election.
  3. A presidential runoff, if required.

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