Brazil Election: Lula Lead Over Bolsonaro Shrinks as Son Faces Corruption Probe

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s advantage over Flávio Bolsonaro decreased ahead of Brazil’s October election, as the leftist leader faces fallout from corruption allegations against one of his sons.

Flavio Bolsonaro would declare gangs and militias terrorist groups and create a public security ministry with the states, after meeting El Salvador's justice minister in Sao Paulo.

SAO PAULO, Aug 28 - Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the main opposition candidate in the country's presidential election, said on Friday he will respect the result of the October vote, assuring he seeks to be elected under current electoral rules.

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro vows to respect Brazil election outcome  Reuters

Brazil's top presidential candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, are using free TV and radio ads to sway voters

Brazil's top presidential candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, are using free TV and radio ads to sway voters

A debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.