Lula accuses Bolsonaro of bowing to US interests ahead of Brazil run-off
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has intensified his criticism of presidential rival Flávio Bolsonaro, warning that Sunday's run-off election will determine whether Brazil defends its sovereignty or submits to US interests.
Speaking at a campaign event between Juazeiro and Petrolina on Tuesday, Lula told hundreds of supporters that the October 25 vote represented a choice about the country's political future.
“Do we want a Brazil that kisses the Brazilian flag, or do we want a Brazil that goes on all fours before the American flag?” Lula asked.
The president has made national sovereignty a central theme of his re-election campaign, repeatedly questioning the Bolsonaro camp's ties with Washington.
Lula also urged supporters to intensify their campaign efforts both on the streets and online, describing the final days before the election as a decisive political battle.
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“Lula's army cannot leave the streets, cannot leave the digital networks,” he declared, describing his supporters as an “army of dignity” and democracy.
The president also challenged Bolsonaro to disclose his financial and telephone records before agreeing to another televised debate, following a heated exchange over corruption allegations during their first debate on Sunday.
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