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Brazilian students in Rio de Janeiro march against the prospect of another Bolsonaro presidency
Protesters cited concerns over social spending cuts and amnesty for the elder Bolsonaro, referencing the pandemic that killed 700,000 people in Brazil, according to march organizers.
- Thousands of students marched in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, October 7, to protest presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. Chanting "Never Again Bolsonaro," they urged voters to oppose the far-right movement.
- No candidate secured a majority in the October 4 first-round election, with Bolsonaro leading incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 47% to 45%. This result forces a presidential runoff on October 25.
- Protesters warned the candidate's pledge to grant amnesty to his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, would undermine democratic accountability. Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup.
- The Liberal Party secured 121 Chamber seats and 28 Senate seats, marking the strongest result for any party since 1988. This strengthens the movement's influence within Brazil's federal Congress.
- Seven right-wing candidates have won elections in Latin America in the last 18 months, indicating a regional rightward shift. Critics fear a Bolsonaro victory could realign Brazil with the United States.
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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.
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