NewzThe first presidential debate of the election cycle took place on Sunday in São Paulo, Brazil. The event proceeded without the participation of the two leading candidates, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
To counterprogram the debate, President Lula scheduled a media appearance instead. He participated in an interview with a television broadcaster on the Sunday morning prior to the event, effectively bypassing the joint forum.
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