Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential race
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Brazil's presidential election is less than three months away, with China closely watching the race between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is friendly toward Beijing, and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, who is pro-Washington. Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was jailed for attempting a military coup. The outcome of the election could affect Brazil's ties with China and the United States.
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Brazilian presidential election is less than three months away.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beijing, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term.
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With less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger.
South China Morning Post- Brazilian presidential election is less than three months away.
- Incumbent Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term.
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Loaded language removedWith less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beijing, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term.
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With less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger.
South China Morning PostBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beijing, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term.
South China Morning PostFlavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro who was jailed last year for attempting a military coup, is confirmed as the challenger.
South China Morning Post