Supporters of ex-president Bolsonaro rally across Brazil against Lula

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM

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Thousands of Jair Bolsonaro's supporters rallied in cities across Brazil on Sunday to demonstrate against current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The protests, held in locations like Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia, aimed to build momentum for a right-wing victory in the upcoming October presidential elections. Flavio Bolsonaro, the former president's son, is running against Lula and hopes to rally right-wing support. Jair Bolsonaro is currently imprisoned for attempting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat. His supporters believe he is a victim of political persecution and hope to regain power in the 2026 election.

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Douglas Ruas dos Santos 40% 2022 Brazilian general election 40% Brasilia 50% Sao Paulo ×260% Rio de Janeiro ×260% Flavio Bolsonaro ×580% Brazil ×290% Jair Bolsonaro ×590% Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Lula) ×590%

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jair bolsonaro 90% luiz inacio lula da silva 90% brazil 90% presidential elections 80% right-wing 70% protests 70% flavio bolsonaro 60% political persecution 50% coup attempt 50% far-right 40%

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