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Flávio Bolsonaro gains Pablo Marçal's support amid Lula campaign dispute

The Brazilian presidential campaign has intensified following a dispute over a statement made by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Belém. Lula's comments regarding men's resistance to prostate exams and a comparison to women's gynecological health checks were interpreted by opposition figures, including Nikolas Ferreira and the campaign of Flávio Bolsonaro, as having sexual connotations. Lula's coalition has filed a representation with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) seeking the removal of such content, arguing it is a decontextualized and defamatory attempt to misrepresent a discussion on health and prevention.

In a separate development, Flávio Bolsonaro announced that influencer Pablo Marçal will formally join his campaign team to focus on entrepreneurship and social mobility policies. Marçal, who is currently ineligible to run for office due to previous electoral court rulings, expressed his support for Bolsonaro, citing a desire for a change in power. Allies suggest Marçal could potentially hold a ministerial position in a future administration. Bolsonaro also used recent campaign events to criticize Lula's handling of online betting regulations.

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ACM Neto · Flávio Bolsonaro · Flávio Dino · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · PL · PT · Pablo Marçal · Partido Liberal · Supreme Federal Court · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral · Workers' Party

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