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Brazilian students in Rio de Janeiro march against the prospect of another Bolsonaro presidency
Protesters defended public education and democracy as Flavio Bolsonaro led the first round with 47% of the vote, according to electoral court figures.
- On Wednesday, thousands of students marched in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to protest presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and voice support for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the October 25 runoff.
- Fears that Flavio would grant amnesty to his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, drove the protest. The elder leader is currently serving a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup following the 2022 election.
- Chanting "Never Again Bolsonaro," demonstrators warned of potential social spending cuts during the protest. Organizers are now planning additional pro-democracy rallies to mobilize voters before the election concludes later this month.
- The Liberal Party secured 121 Chamber seats and 28 Senate seats, creating a powerful legislative bloc. Critics fear this dominance could facilitate constitutional reforms and undermine democratic accountability regardless of the runoff outcome.
- Regional political trends show seven right-wing candidates have won presidential elections across Latin America in the last 18 months. Analysts suggest a Bolsonaro victory would likely realign Brazil with United States foreign policy.
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Thousands marched today in R or de Janeiro against Fl saw Bolsonaro and the return of the ultra-right to power, as he uprooted the campaign from the ballotage.
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Students march to defend public education and support Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for a fourth term, ahead of the presidential runoff election in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
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Brazilian students in Rio de Janeiro march against the prospect of another Bolsonaro presidency
Thousands of Brazilian students have marched in Rio de Janeiro against the possibility of Flávio Bolsonaro winning the presidency.
·New York, United States
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