politics Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lula holds Rio rally before Brazil’s 2026 election
45%
The Datafolha poll projected Lula’s first-round vote share at about 45%.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva led a campaign march in Rio de Janeiro and argued that his candidacy was necessary to prevent the Bolsonaro family and the far right from returning to power.
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva led a campaign march from Candelária toward Cinelândia in Rio de Janeiro.
“Lula led a campaign march through central Rio de Janeiro, travelling from Candelária toward Cinelândia.”
AllegedLula said he was the only thing standing in the way of far-right forces reclaiming power in Brazil.
“he had decided to seek a historic fourth term because he believed only he could prevent the family of his rightwing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, returning to government.”
Brazil’s presidential election was scheduled for 4 October 2026.
“two days before voters head to the polls on 4 October 2026”