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Lula Rallies Supporters, Declares Himself Only Barrier Against Fascism in Brazil
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Firstpost•03-10-2026, 11:22
Lula Rallies Supporters, Declares Himself Only Barrier Against Fascism in Brazil
- •Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva claims he is the sole force preventing far-right "fascists" from regaining power ahead of a crucial election.
- •The 80-year-old leader seeks a historic fourth term, stating he alone can stop Flávio Bolsonaro's family from returning to power.
- •Lula held a "victory march" in Rio, starting from the Candelária church and ending at Cinelândia, locations symbolic of Brazil's fight for democracy.
- •The rally's significance lies in its locations, which played key roles in Brazil's 1964-1985 military dictatorship and pro-democracy movements.
- •Lula vowed, "No gringo is going to lay a finger on Brazil’s things," in an indirect reference to claims of US President Donald Trump seeking to sway votes for Bolsonaro.
Key Questions Answered
The 80-year-old president stated that he decided to run for a historic fourth term because he believes he is the only person standing in the way of far-right fascists and his rival Flávio Bolsonaro returning to power.
Lula's primary opponent in the election is Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula's rally marched between the Candelária church and Cinelândia square, two iconic locations that played major roles in Brazil's historic pro-democracy movements and protests.
