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Lula da Silva signals support for Argentina in Rio campaign event
As the Brazilian presidential election approaches, candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has engaged in high-profile campaign activities across Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais. During a campaign caravan in Rio de Janeiro, Lula drew international attention by displaying a black t-shirt with the message ‘The Malvinas are Argentine’, a gesture signaling his historical support for Argentina's sovereignty claim over the islands.
In legal developments, TSE Minister Nunes Marques has prohibited Lula's campaign from holding live musical performances at campaign events, citing regulations against ‘showmícios’. Additionally, Lula's campaign has petitioned the TSE to investigate the suspension of US consular services in Brazil, alleging it could create instability during the election period.
Polling from Datafolha indicates a tight race, with Lula holding approximately 42% to 45% of voting intentions, while Flávio Bolsonaro follows closely with 38% to 40%. Lula has specifically called for increased mobilization among voters over 70 years old, for whom voting is optional, to bolster turnout.
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Argentina · Eduardo Paes · Flávio Bolsonaro · Liberal Party · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Nunes Marques · Rio de Janeiro · Superior Electoral Court · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral · Workers' Party
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Datafolha research shows Lula with 42% of voting intentions compared to 38% for Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · valor.globo.com · santafederf.com.ar · canalc.com.ar · www.cartacapital.com.br · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Lula displayed a black t-shirt with the phrase ‘The Malvinas are Argentine’ during a campaign event in Rio de Janeiro. www.metropoles.com · santafederf.com.ar · canalc.com.ar · limite42.com · labandadiario.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro both conducted campaign activities in Minas Gerais. valor.globo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lula's campaign filed a petition with the TSE regarding the suspension of US consular services. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Lula held a campaign walk in Rio de Janeiro alongside candidates Pedro Paulo and Benedita da Silva. www.cartacapital.com.br · limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · primicia.com.ve
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lula has historically supported Argentina's claim to the Malvinas islands. labandadiario.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lula urged voters over 70 years old to participate in the election, as voting is optional for that age group. primicia.com.ve · www.brasil247.com · sapo.pt · oantagonista.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] TSE Minister Nunes Marques prohibited live musical performances at Lula's campaign events until the end of the election. imprensapublica.com.br · revistaforum.com.br