Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son
President leads huge rally in Rio before election on Sunday seen as most important for decades
TL;DR
- President Lula da Silva positioned himself as the only barrier against a far-right "fascist" return to power in Brazil.
- He led a large rally in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing the election's significance for democracy.
- Lula expressed concerns that a Bolsonaro victory could lead to the dismantling of democratic institutions.
- Election-eve polls show a narrow lead for Lula over his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro.
- Supporters at the rally voiced fears of fascism returning and the potential loss of democratic gains.
- Flávio Bolsonaro has indicated plans to pardon his father, Jair Bolsonaro, and appoint conservative judges.
- Concerns were raised about potential political pressure from the U.S. administration influencing the election.