Brazilian students in Rio de Janeiro march against the prospect of another Bolsonaro presidency
- On Sunday, October 4, far-right candidate Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secured a surprise first-round lead over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential election, forcing a runoff scheduled for October 25.
- Senator Bolsonaro, eldest son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro, campaigned on a 'tough on crime' platform, representing a resurgence of the far-right movement following his father's 2022 election loss and coup conviction.
- The Liberal Party secured 121 Chamber seats and 28 Senate positions; family members Michelle Bolsonaro and Carlos Bolsonaro also won public office, cementing the family's dominance as the largest party bloc.
- With the Liberal Party holding the largest Senate caucus, allies signaled that granting amnesty to the elder Bolsonaro will be a top priority when Congress convenes in February 2027.
- To retain the presidency, President Lula must secure votes from conservative supporters who backed other candidates in the first round, as analysts describe the upcoming runoff as a high-stakes contest between competing visions.
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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.
'Never again Bolsonaro': thousands march ahead of Brazil election runoff
Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, came out in front in Sunday's first-round election, sending shockwaves through Brazil's left which is scrambling to claw back votes ahead of an October 25 runoff. With drums, fireworks, and spirited chants, thousands of students spilled into downtown Rio de Janeiro declaring "Never Again Bolsonaro" and calling for votes for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "I'm h…
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