Lula supporters rally in 58 Brazilian cities ahead of runoff vote

poder360.com.br (Portuguese) —

Supporters of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held demonstrations in at least 58 Brazilian cities on Saturday, October 24, 2026, the eve of the presidential election runoff. Lula is seeking a fourth term against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The protests occurred in 24 states and included marches, motorcades, and gatherings. Lula attended events in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, where a walk occupied 14 blocks on Avenida Paulista. In the first round, Bolsonaro received 47.03% of valid votes, ahead of Lula's 45.16%. The rallies marked the final day of street campaigning before Sunday's vote. Lula has stated this is his last electoral race, and the PT party published a message honoring him, saying, "The last time we will vote for this giant. Long live Lula!"


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