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To bring down far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Andre Janones had to fight fire with fire.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - To bring down far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Andre Janones had to fight fire with fire.

Brazils unexpectedly close presidential race has taken an ugly turn in the final weeks ahead of an Oct.

Brazil's unexpectedly close presidential race has taken an ugly turn in the final weeks ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff vote, even by the bruising standards of the past year, with insinuations of cannibalism, pedophilia and devil worship. The tone shifted so quickly that the campaign of President Jair Bolsonaro, who won office four years ago with an aggressive digital assault on rivals, was put on the defensive, losing precious time for his strategy to come from behind and win reelection.

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's unexpectedly close presidential race has taken an ugly turn in the final weeks ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff vote, even by the bruising standards of the past year, with insinuations of cannibalism, pedophilia and devil worship.

By Carlos Meneses Sao Paulo, Oct 3 (EFE).- Allies of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday asked the former Brazilian president to go into the presidential election runoff “with humility” as he faces off against ultrarightist President Jair Bolsonaro and seeks the support of centrist voters to guarantee victory in the second voting round …

Bolsonaro, Lula trade jabs in Brazil debate

Sparks flew Sunday as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro accused leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of massive corruption -- and drew accusations of "destroying Brazil" in return -- as they faced…

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced off in their first election debate on Sunday. Both of them didn't confirm their participation in the first televised debate ahead of October's elections until the last minute. But when they entered, a volley of criticism flew from both sides. Bolsonaro accused his opponent of massive corruption, while Lula slammed Bolsonaro for "destroying Brazil".

The two front-runners wasted no time attacking each other in São Paulo