Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
Tens of thousands of supporters gathered on Copacabana beach to rally for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the Brazilian presidential election runoff. The event highlights the intense political divide between the left-wing incumbent and his far-right challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro.
Why it matters
The election represents a critical moment for Brazil's democracy, with the outcome likely to dictate the country's social and political trajectory for the next term.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was cheered by a large crowd on Copacabana beach on Saturday amid hopes he can secure an historic fourth term. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was cheered by a large crowd on Copacabana beach on Saturday amid hopes he can secure an historic fourth term. Brazil Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro
Prefer the Guardian on Google Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro .
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