Newcomer Tops Polls for Brazil President
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<i> Reuters</i>
SAO PAULO, Brazil — A television magnate, who announced his candidacy for Brazil’s president just three days ago, has taken the lead, according to an opinion poll published Thursday.
Silvio Santos, known for his appearances on a television game show, was supported by 29% of those polled by Gallup. Fernando Collor de Mello, 40, a centrist who has led the polls since April, slipped to second place among 22 contenders, with 18.6%.
The elections are Nov. 15.
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