Tens of Thousands Rally for Lula in Rio
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 7:02 pm AEST
Large crowds of Lula supporters gathered on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, demonstrating support for his campaign ahead of the election runoff. The rally aimed to boost Lula’s chances against his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro.
What happened
- Tens of thousands of supporters of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gathered on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
- The demonstration, organized to propel Lula towards a historic election fightback, involved participants carrying signs and banners expressing their support.
- Josias Silva, a truck driver, stated confidence in Lula’s victory, citing concerns about a potential dictatorship.
- Activists unfurled a large banner declaring ‘WE ARE GOING TO TURN THIS AROUND!’
- Others, like restaurateur Marta Moraes, expressed opposition to Bolsonarismo, highlighting concerns about Bolsonaro Snr’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on her family.
- Flávio Bolsonaro accused Lula of failing to address Brazil’s economic challenges, stating he ‘doesn’t know what hunger is.’
Original reporting
- Guardian: Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 - Al Jazeera: Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro about even ahead of election run-off: Poll
2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 - New York Times World: Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?
2026-10-24T09:02:26+00:00