Lula takes to streets with people’s demands as Flávio leans on Big Tech in Brazil’s presidential race
Brazilian President Lula da Silva is holding large-scale campaign rallies across the country ahead of the upcoming presidential runoff election. Supporters are marching to demand protections for public services while Lula faces a competitive challenge from his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro.
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The outcome of this election will determine the political and economic trajectory of South America's largest economy and its approach to social welfare and public infrastructure.
Lula takes to streets with people’s demands as Flávio leans on Big Tech in Brazil’s presidential race left Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate seeking reelection, holds a sign reading " Open the records, Flavio", as he attends a campaign rally ahead of the runoff presidential election, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil October 19, 2026. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ylpr1a/article71603414.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-20T045618Z_789242853_RC2L6OAZN4U7_RTRMADP_3_BRAZIL-ELECTION-LULA.JPG DIEGO VARA Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate seeking reelection, holds a sign reading " Open the records, Flavio", as he attends a campaign rally ahead of the runoff presidential election, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil October 19, 2026.
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