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Why Brazil's gun lobby is backing Bolsonaro as country heads to polls

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What happened

As Brazil heads to the polls, one issue that could influence votes particularly in the rural south is access to firearms.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:19:07 UTC.

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