INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Nunes (center-right), the current mayor, secured a narrow lead in the first round with less than 30,000 votes separating him from Boulos
(left).Nunes enters the runoff with several advantages
He enjoys lower rejection rates among voters compared to his opponent
actively campaigned for Nunes in the first round, is expected to continue his support
Nunes (right) Edge Over Boulos (left)
in peripheral regions will be crucial for Nunes
President Lula is expected to campaign more actively for Boulos in these areas.Other left-wing figures like Fernando Haddad and Luiza
These include allegations of domestic violence and investigations into corruption in childcare centers and public transportation
Boulos is likely to bring up these issues during the runoff campaign.For his part, Boulos faces his own set of challenges
Despite efforts to present a more moderate image, he still carries the stigma of being a radical
Nunes has already started exploiting this perception in his post-first round speech.Boulos must also convince voters of his administrative
With no executive experience, his political resume is limited to less than two years as a federal deputy
To counter this weakness, he chose former mayor Marta Suplicy as his running mate.As the campaign enters its final stretch, both candidates
will need to navigate these challenges carefully.The outcome will depend on their ability to expand their support bases and effectively
