The first round of Brazilian presidential elections is scheduled for October 4, and the candidacies are already in full campaign mode. The news media present polls with divergent numbers, although all indicate Lula da Silva with some advantage over his opponents.
On social media, the growing strength of Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the current president, stands out, while Augusto Cury emerges as a surprise as he begins to gain ground among voters. Both demonstrate digital mobilization capacity.
A scandal involving banking, justice and politics adds tension to the electoral process. This complex case contributes to the uncertainty of a presidential race that, despite the favorites indicated in the polls, is far from being decided.
