Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Wrap Up Campaigns Ahead of First Round in Brazil
Brazilian presidential candidate Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro concluded their election campaigns, reiterating confidence in a first-round victory despite polls pointing to a runoff.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday ahead of the first-round presidential election to be held on Sunday. Both figures expressed their belief in an election victory despite polls indicating a likely runoff.
Major Closing March in Sao Paulo
Lula concluded his reelection campaign with a large-scale march in Sao Paulo. Organizers reported that approximately 150,000 supporters filled the march route.
Bolsonaro's Motorcycle Convoy
Flavio Bolsonaro participated in a motorcycle convoy in the cities of Santa Barbara d'Oeste and Americana in Sao Paulo state, followed by a rally in Rio de Janeiro. Urging his supporters to go to the polls, the right-wing senator predicted they would win in the first round.
Emphasis on Democracy and Barbarism
Speaking from the campaign vehicle, Lula stated that Sunday's election is a choice between democracy and barbarism. Supporters noted that the campaign took place with a larger turnout than in 2022.
Election Process and Runoff Possibility
In Sunday's first round, if no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the valid votes, the top two candidates will advance to a runoff vote on October 25.