Thousands protest Flavio Bolsonaro, fearing far-right return in Brazil

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What happened

Thousands of people joined a student march in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff.

Key facts

  • Thousands of people joined a student march in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:01:02 UTC.

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  7. ‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro

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