Brazilians will vote on Sunday in a tight presidential race between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Despite growing worries over Brazil's public finances and sluggish economic growth, the campaign offered meager policy debate.

Brazil's financial markets were poised for a rally on Monday after right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro took the lead in the first round of the country’s presidential election on Sunday against incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Brazilians will vote in a general election on Sunday with two familiar political camps once again dominating the presidential race.

Brazil blocked online sports betting and casino platforms, shutting down websites and apps known locally as "bets" and banning their advertising.

The conservative movement is becoming the dominant force in Brazilian politics after Sunday’s national election.