Bolsonaro banks on fuel tax relief to close the gap on Lula

Brazil’s controversial president is trailing in polls ahead of 2 October elections

Populist moves: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has his eye on a second term — Populist moves: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has his eye on a second termPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Fabio Palmigiani

Rio de Janeiro

Published 8 August 2022, 17:27Updated 10 August 2022, 15:29

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