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Lula tells voters to Google it; second debate set for October 23
Bolsonaro led the first round forty-seven percent to Lula's forty-five, and a second debate is set for October twenty-third; both camps keep trading accusations.

At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Personal attacks fire up debate before Brazil's run-off vote”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:13 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Lula, Brazil, Google.
- BBN covered this story before: Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil's first run-off debate (October 19).
The real story
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What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOkay, so what happened in Brazil? Because I heard a president told a whole country to just Google it.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn the first run-off debate, Lula told viewers repeatedly to look it up on Google to prove his rival was lying.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBolsonaro told him Brazil is going to retire him, France 24 reports.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRepeatedly. So is the search bar a third candidate?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt did not get a podium. Lula also said lying is the Bolsonaro family's strong suit, according to the South China Morning Post.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDoes this affect me?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIf you vote in Brazil, yes. Al Jazeera says Bolsonaro led the first round forty-seven percent to forty-five, and the run-off is October twenty-fifth.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA second debate is set for October twenty-third.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCan I at least hope they'll fact-check each other instead of just telling people to Google it?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVera, I have watched governments fall. Brock, try not to Google the forecast.
The story so far
- Brazil: Amazon deforestation lowest in nearly 40 years · DW.com
- Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as election looms · BBC
- Meta employees said Lula's accounts were hindered during Brazil… · Reuters
- Amazon's future tied to Brazil vote; AI drives record cyber flaws · The New York Times
- Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro set for first runoff debate in Brazil · Newsmax
- Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil's first run-off debate · Al Jazeera
- Lula tells voters to Google it; second debate set for October 23 (this story)
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