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Two eliminated candidates back Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil runoff
In short
Two eliminated candidates in Brazil's presidential election have expressed support for Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the second round, according to TASS and RIA Novosti. Neither report named the candidates or gave further details.
Why it matters
The endorsements could affect the second round of Brazil's presidential election, but the reports lack details on the candidates' identities or the nature of their support. The fact that Russian state news agencies covered the development indicates it is seen as relevant to their audience.
Key facts
- Two eliminated candidates in Brazil's presidential election have supported Jair Bolsonaro. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The support was announced ahead of the second round of the election. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Both TASS and RIA Novosti reported the development. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The names of the two candidates were not disclosed in the reports. [ 1 , 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The names of the two eliminated candidates who supported Bolsonaro. Neither TASS nor RIA Novosti named the candidates in their headlines or summaries.
- The date of the second round of the election. The documents only refer to “the second round” without specifying a date.
- The nature of the support (e.g., formal endorsement, rally, statement). The documents do not describe how the support was expressed.
What local media are saying
Official sourcesBoth Russian state news agencies, TASS and RIA Novosti, reported briefly that two eliminated candidates in Brazil's presidential election had supported Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the second round. The reports provided only headlines and short summaries with no additional details or named sources.
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