Thousands rally in support of Brazil's Lula as election campaigning heats up

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What happened

With Brazil set to hold a Presidential election on October 4th, supporters of both incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and his main opponent Flavio Bolsonaro have been taking to the streets.

Key facts

  • With Brazil set to hold a Presidential election on October 4th, supporters of both incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and his main opponent Flavio Bolsonaro have been taking to the streets.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:59:53 UTC.

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