Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a massive rally in Rio de Janeiro, framing his reelection bid as a critical defense of democracy against far-right 'fascism.' He argued that his leadership is the only barrier preventing the return of the Bolsonaro family to power.
Why it matters
The election is viewed as a pivotal moment for Brazil's political stability and the future of its democratic institutions following years of polarization.
The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, led a huge rally in the streets of Rio de Janeiro two days before the election. The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, led a huge rally in the streets of Rio de Janeiro two days before the election. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son President leads huge rally in Rio before election on Sunday seen as most important for decades
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , has claimed he is the only thing standing in the way of far-right “fascists” reclaiming power, as he led a huge rally through the streets of Rio ahead of Sunday’s crunch election.
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