Brazilian artists endorse Lula in presidential runoff

Brazilian musicians DJ KL Jay and Chico Chico have publicly declared their support for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the presidential second-round election.

DJ KL Jay, a member of the group Racionais MC’s, released a video criticizing the far-right and framing the election as a choice regarding the future of Brazilian democracy. He warned that certain ideologies could pose risks to marginalized groups and urged undecided voters to consider the potential consequences of their choice.

Singer-songwriter Chico Chico also endorsed Lula, stating that voting for him is an essential step to counter current political trends. During an interview, he emphasized that art and politics are inseparable and highlighted the importance of artists engaging in political mobilization to defend democratic institutions.