Lula and Bolsonaro tie in the final debate of seemingly tied elections

The final debate before Brazil's presidential elections saw Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight contest, with both candidates exchanging sharp criticisms. Lula accused Bolsonaro of incompetence and ties to militias, while Bolsonaro promised economic reforms and criticized Lula's past. The election is expected to be very close, with recent polls indicating a 50-50 split between the two candidates. Bolsonaro won the first round with 47% to Lula's 45%, and historically, no candidate has won after losing the first round in Brazil's democratic history. The upcoming election could be even tighter than the previous one, where Lula narrowly defeated Bolsonaro.