Brazilian Candidate, Recovering From Stabbing, May Be Gaining An Advantage
Jair Bolsonaro was attacked while campaigning on Thursday. Experts say the hardliner may see his lead increase through television exposure and candidates who are pulling back attack ads.
by Sasha Ingber
Sep 08, 2018
2 minutes
The frontrunner in Brazil's presidential election is recovering from a knife attack at a campaign rally, much to the relief of voters who support his far-right vision for the country.
Jair Bolsonaro, 63, was stabbed in the stomach on Thursday while campaigning in Juiz de Fora, a city in southeast Brazil.
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