Lula and Bolsonaro offer competing visions for investment in critical minerals
Brazilian presidential candidates Flavio Bolsonaro, left, and incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva take part in a debate in Sao Paulo on Oct. 18, ahead of the runoff vote. © Reuters
WASHINGTON/CANBERRA -- The result of Brazil's presidential runoff on Sunday will not only decide the country's next leader but also impact how -- and how quickly -- the country develops its massive, largely untapped reserves of rare earths.
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