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2026 Brazilian presidential election endorsements

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As the second round of the 2026 Brazilian presidential election approaches, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has received high-profile endorsements focused on the defense of democratic institutions. He faces Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a decisive runoff. Former federal deputy and journalist Joice Hasselmann, a former ally of Jair Bolsonaro, announced her decision to vote for ~~Lula. Hasselmann stated her choice is driven by~~ Lula, citing the need to preserve democracy and ~~criticized the Bolsonaro administration,~~ alleging ~~she faced~~ political persecution—including being beaten and having her communications intercepted in 2021—after breaking from the movement. She further alleged that she had previously denounced the existence of a coup draft during the first year of the Bolsonaro government, claiming that “Bolsonaro tried to kill me.” persecution. In a significant shift, Paula Zambelli Salgado, a law professor and sister of former federal deputy Carla Zambelli, also declared her support for Lula to defend the ~~Constitution and the democratic state of law. Other domestic endorsements include former Acre governor Binho Marques and the children of political leaders Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Mario Covas.~~ Constitution. International figures ~~have also mobilized support. Singer Madonna and model~~ such as Madonna, Bella ~~Hadid advocated for the protection of the Amazon, indigenous rights, science, and democracy. Other prominent endorsements include actors~~ Hadid, Mark Ruffalo, ~~Jason Momoa, Tilda Swinton,~~ and Javier Bardem, as well as director Pedro Almodóvar and musician Roger Waters. A video initiative led by filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho featured stars such as Guillermo del Toro and Juliette Binoche. Additionally, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ~~expressed support, noting Lula’s efforts regarding his freedom, while the musical group The Strokes released a montage supporting Lula’s reelection. Recently, Brazilian~~ have also mobilized support. Domestic celebrity endorsements have continued to grow; actress and presenter Maisa Silva ~~declared~~ shared her vote on social media, while singer Ivete Sangalo cast her vote in Salvador. Other notable Brazilian figures voicing support for ~~Lula via social media.~~ Lula’s reelection include presenter Eliana and musician Max Cavalera. Meanwhile, influencer Rico Melquiades expressed disappointment regarding the election results, stating plans to move to Portugal. In Maués, Mayor Macelly Veras emphasized the importance of democratic participation as citizens cast ballots for both the presidency and state governorship.

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