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Instituto Lula
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Brazilian outlet Diário do Poder reports that banker Daniel Vorcaro financed a film about former president Lula in exchange for business advantages in government, and alleges a R$1 billion kickback settlement was arranged. The claims tie Vorcaro, the head of Banco Master who has faced prior regulatory scrutiny, directly to Lula's political circle. The report is circulating widely in Brazil and fueling debate over corruption allegations.
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Brazilian media are focused on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as new polls show him leading ahead of an election's first round. A CNT/MDA survey gives him 47.8% of valid votes against 42.1% for Flávio Bolsonaro, while an Instituto França poll puts the gap narrower at 43.9% to 40.5%. Lula also criticised what he called a 'promiscuity' entrenched at the Supreme Federal Court.