Flávio and Lula face off for the first time in presidential debate

Candidates Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula came face to face for the first time in a presidential debate this campaign. Read on Gazeta do Povo.

Flávio and Lula face off for the first time in presidential debate

TL;DR

  • Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro participated in their first presidential debate of the campaign.
  • Accusations were exchanged concerning lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger and Fábio Luís Lula da Silva (Lulinha).
  • Lula questioned Flávio Bolsonaro about the financing of the film Dark Horse with resources from ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro.
  • Flávio Bolsonaro accused Lulinha of doing business with Roberta Luchsinger.
  • Public security and combating organized crime were discussed, with contrasting approaches proposed by the candidates.
  • Personal attacks included Lula calling Flávio a "militiaman" and Flávio branding Lula as "corrupt."
  • The debate was divided into three blocks, with initial questions from moderators followed by direct confrontations.