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- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro skipped the TV Globo debate.
- It was first time in 20 years Brazil’s top candidates refused a debate.
- Two rulings from the electoral court and Supreme Court created uncertainty and changed debate rules.
- Lula, seeking a fourth term, appeared on a podcast instead of the debate.
- Bolsonaro said court “censorship” forced his withdrawal; poll gave Lula 42% and Bolsonaro 38%.