Brazil’s presidential candidates, incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, engaged in a contentious debate just one week before the October 25 run-off election. The debate was marked by a “barrage of attacks” from both sides, highlighting the deep political divisions within Brazil. Candidates fiercely contested key policy areas and traded criticisms regarding their records and visions for the country’s future. The highly anticipated event offered voters a crucial opportunity to compare the two contenders ahead of the decisive vote. Analysts suggest the debate underscored the polarization of the electorate in Brazil. The outcome of the October 25 election remains uncertain, with polling data indicating a close race between the two leaders. This debate serves as a key moment in the run-up to the election.