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The article describes campaign events carried out by supporters of presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in various parts of São Paulo, including Largo da Batata, Largo da Banana, Avenida Paulista and regions of the North, South and West Zone. The events took place on Sunday (18) a week before the second round of the presidential elections, scheduled for the 25th.
Act of PT supporters in Largo da Banana, in the West Zone of SP — Photo: Abraão Cruz/TV Globo
Supporters of Lula, candidate for re-election by the PT, held several events throughout the city of São Paulo this Sunday (18).
Among them:
Largo da Batata, in the West Zone;
"O Rap Convoca - Musical act against regression", in the North Zone, with a show by Emicida;
"A Marcha do Samba", in Largo da Banana, in the West Zone;
“Peripheries with Lula”, in Grajaú, South Zone.
Protesters mostly dressed in red carried PT and LGBTQIA+ flags, as well as posters extolling national sovereignty and religious tolerance, among others.
Politicians such as federal deputy Erika Hilton (PSOL), who gave a speech citing the end of the 6x1 scale, and state deputy Ediane (PSOL), councilor Nabil Bonduki (PT) and federal deputy Orlando Silva (PC do B) were present.
On Avenida Paulista, supporters of fellow candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) also gathered for a campaign event. Flávio competes for the Presidency with Lula. Voting is scheduled for next Sunday (25).
Act of support for Lula in Largo da Batata, in the West Zone of SP — Photo: Julia Archanjo/TV Globo
Act of PT supporters in the South Zone of the city of SP — Photo: Ricardo Hiar/TV Globo
Act of Lula supporters at Largo da Banana, in the West Zone of SP — Photo: Abraão Cruz/TV Globo
Act of Lula (PT) supporters in the North Zone of SP — Photo: Anderson Cerejo/TV Globo
Act of PT supporters in the North Zone of the city of SP — Photo: Wallace Lara/TV Globo
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Campaign activities will continue in various parts of São Paulo until election day.
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Participation in campaign events can influence the opinion of undecided voters in the regions where the events took place.
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