Between 'sympathy' and exchanges of barbs, João Cotrim de Figueiredo and Jorge Pinto crossed paths at Praça da Fruta. While the liberal seeks the vote of those who 'want to do something' for the country, the candidate supported by Livre reached out to voters on the left, PAN and even to those on the right who recognise the 'danger to democracy'.
'Are you going all the way?': Cotrim and Jorge Pinto cross paths in Oeste with 'sympathy', exchanges of 'ideas' and appeals for votes
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Context & Explainers
The second round (segunda volta) is a runoff held if no candidate obtains more than 50% of votes in the first round; the top two candidates then compete head‑to‑head. For expats following elections, the second round is usually decisive because broader coalitions form and turnout and endorsements can change the outcome.
