Brazil · POLITICS
Key Facts
—What happened Only 3 of 6 invited candidates took part in Brazil’s first 2026 presidential debate.
—How big a no-show It was the smallest opening-debate lineup since 1989, with 3 empty lecterns.
—The real story Poll leaders Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro skipped, and Romeu Zema pulled out on the day.












