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Brazil celebrates Independence Day with nationwide parades and political mobilization

Brazil celebrated its 204th Independence Day with widespread civic-military parades across numerous cities, including Brasília, Chapecó, Balneário Camboriú, and Rio Branco. In Brasília, the ceremony at the Esplanada dos Ministérios featured military formations, aerial demonstrations by the Smoke Squadron, and the presence of high-ranking officials such as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre.

Parallel to the traditional celebrations, the holiday served as a platform for political mobilization ahead of the 2026 elections. In São Paulo, presidential candidates utilized the public gatherings to present distinct agendas. Flávio Bolsonaro focused on public security and judicial criticism, proposing measures such as reducing the age of criminal responsibility and classifying criminal factions as narcoterrorists. Romeu Zema advocated for stricter criteria for superior court appointments, suggesting candidates be academics over 60. Clariana Barão emphasized the importance of female representation in government to combat corruption.

In other regions, political figures also engaged in local campaigning, such as Alan Rick in Acre and Laurez Moreira and Paulo Mourão in Tocantins, while local parades in cities like Sinop and Araxá drew thousands of spectators to celebrate national sovereignty.

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Alexandre de Moraes · Augusto Cury · Brazil · Clariana Barão · Edmilson Costa · Filipe Martins · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Romeu Zema · Ronaldo Caiado · Supreme Federal Court

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