Lula Tied in Brazil Polls

Lula has appointed a new minister to push his policy agenda in Congress, hoping to regain support before the vote.

The poll indicates widespread apathy and indecision among voters, particularly in rural areas and among women.

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president, has risen within the survey's error margin, suggesting a highly polarized contest ahead.

The results highlight the challenges facing Lula's administration as it grapples with economic concerns and a resurgent conservative movement in South America's largest nation.