Economics
Leftists Make Largest Gains in Brazil's Latest Opinion Poll
- Far-right candidate Bolsonaro continues to lead after stabbing
- Datafolha publishes first poll since Lula was barred from race
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Brazil’s leftwing candidates made the most significant gains in the race for the presidency, while far-right lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro continues to lead the field, according to the latest opinion poll.
The Datafolha poll published on Monday showed the former Ceara state Governor Ciro Gomes rising from 10 percent in August to 13 percent, as Fernando Haddad, who is set to replace former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as the Workers’ Party candidate, saw his numbers rise from 4 percent to 9 percent. Environmentalist Marina Silva’s vote intentions slumped from 16 percent to 11 percent.