Silva Falling in Polls as Fast as She Rose With Brazil Vote Near
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Brazilian presidential opposition candidate Marina Silva is losing support for this month’s election almost as fast as she once gained it.
The former environment minister, who became a candidate 42 days ago after the death of her running mate Eduardo Campos, rose in polls as she captured support from voters disillusioned with slower growth, government corruption and surging inflation. Silva is now losing backers as she fails to deflect criticism from challengers that she lacks experience and political support to lead.