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Brazil candidates pitch tough-on-crime platforms as elections near
NPR·BR · US·about 21 hours ago
Brazil holds presidential elections on Sunday, with the outcome likely to determine whether Latin America's largest nation joins a regional conservative trend. The race is framed around corruption, crime, and family issues, but the result remains uncertain as polls are tight. This matters because a conservative victory would reshape Brazil's foreign policy and economic direction, with regional implications.