Thousands protest Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, fearing far-right return

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What happened

Thousands of people joined a student march in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against presidential candidate 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 presidential candidate 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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  1. Thousands protest Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, fearing far-right return

  2. Brazilian students in Rio de Janeiro march against the prospect of another Bolsonaro presidency

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  6. Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies

  7. French high school protests continue despite PM’s promise of action – Europe live

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