In their final debate before the presidential runoff election on Sunday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president, managed to avoid the heated exchanges from their previous encounter, focusing instead on attempting to win over undecided voters. The two-hour debate, broadcast on TV Globo, offered a platform for both candidates to outline their policies and discuss their contrasting visions for Brazil. The meeting, held in Rio de Janeiro, saw three particularly tense moments. In one exchange, Lula, referring to a nickname used by Bolsonaro, demanded an apology, to which Bolsonaro complied, stating, "I didn’t mean to offend you." This nickname highlights the continuing animosity between the two regarding past incidents. The second incident involved Lula calling Bolsonaro a vigilante, given the complex relationship between the police and community groups in Rio de Janeiro. Bolsonaro responded by stating he would rename militia groups as narcoterrorists. In the final contentious exchange, Bolsonaro defended a client involved in a controversial shooting, despite the presence of the child's mother in the audience, who strongly opposed his stance. On Saturday, both candidates are expected to rally large crowds in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, their final push before the election. Recent polls indicate a very close race between Lula, who is seeking his fourth term, and Bolsonaro. (AP)