Flávio Bolsonaro performed slightly better than Lula in yesterday’s debate, this is the final week of campaigning before the runoff on Sunday, and the Senate may vote on the Public Security PEC

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 19 Oct 2026 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

In yesterday’s debate (Oct. 18) on TV Bandeirantes, the first of the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) performed slightly better than Lula (PT). He successfully steered the confrontation toward public security, corruption, and food prices—issues that are priorities for voters and areas of vulnerability for the president. Lula performed slightly better only on healthcare. The final week of campaigning ahead of the runoff on Sunday (Oct. 25) begins today. Flávio enters the week with an advantage, although the race has tightened. Of the six polls released last week, Flávio leads numerically in five, while PoderData shows a 47%-47% tie. In the Senate, the Public Security Constitutional Amendment (PEC) could be put to a vote tomorrow (Oct. 20). Of the five amendments under consideration, two would lower the age of criminal responsibility.

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