POLITICSJul 21 · 18:44 UTCTHE RIO TIMESDiego Fernández

Lula Debate Absence Weighs on Brazil’s 2026 Race

Lula's absence from early debates for Brazil's 2026 election is attributed to a packed pre-convention schedule, with opponents criticizing the move as reminiscent of past leaders avoiding early face-offs. The article highlights tensions around political strategy and debate participation.

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