Dilma Rousseff’s, Lula’s chief of staff lead has narrowed recently. The latest polls released have shown that Rousseff might not win at the first stage as expected earlier, with figures around 51% showing her support within the margin of error from the 50% she needs.
President Lula is not eligible for re-election and has given his support to Rousseff.
Sunday’s general elections in Brazil include not only the presidential contest, but also elections of governors of the country’s states, as well as voting for the lower chamber of its federal legislative body, the Chamber of Deputies, and for a part of the Federal Senate.
