Lula or Bolsonaro? Some Brazilian voters say they don't want either

NPR | By Tara Neill,

Carrie Kahn, Daniel Ofman

Published October 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM EDT

Brazil's election enters its final day of campaigning as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro make their last pitches to voters. Brazilians explain what worries them, and why some still can't choose.

Tara Neill

Tara Neill is the Deputy international Editor.

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Daniel Ofman

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