Lula supporters hold a rally in the center of Brasília; see IMAGES

According to the PT, the act is part of the "Bora Virar" initiative, which seeks to expand dialogue with the population, win new votes for Lula in the second round of elections and encourage the participation of those who did not go to the polls in the first round.

The mobilization began at 9 am, in front of the Museum of the Republic. Roads in the region are blocked for vehicles.

The second round takes place next Sunday (25). In addition to choosing the President of the Republic, voters in the Federal District must also choose the name for governor, a position contested between Leandro Grass (PT) — supporter of Lula — and Celina Leão (PP) — supporter of Flávio Bolsonaro.