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The act takes place in the context of the second round of the 2022 presidential elections, with Lula as a candidate for re-election.
Lula supporters hold a rally in Porto Alegre this Sunday (18) — Photo: Reproduction RBS TV
Protesters demonstrate support for Lula in Porto Alegre. The gathering began around 11 am this Sunday (18), in Largo Zumbi dos Palmares.
Political leaders from the Gaucho left participated. After noon, the public walked to Parque da Redenção, closing streets and avenues along the way.
Supporters of the president and re-election candidate carried PT and Brazilian flags, most wearing red.
In Parque da Redenção, musical performances are planned during the afternoon.
The second round is next Sunday, the 25th.
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In the final stretch of the second round of the 2026 Brazilian elections, Lula (PT) and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) are betting on debates, street mobilization and social networks to win votes in strategic states such as the Southeast and Northeast, after research indicates a technical tie between the candidates.

The campaign event of presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) on Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, brought together 71,900 people at peak time at 12:20 pm this Sunday (18), according to the USP/Cebrap and More in Common Political Debate Monitor, with a margin of error of 12%. The event took place a week before the second round of the presidential elections, scheduled for the 25th, and was attended by allies such as Tarcísio de Freitas, André do Prado and Nikolas Ferreira. During the event, Flávio Bolsonaro stated that there are seven days left to 'free Brazil from the PT' and said that he intends to nominate four ministers to the STF who are against abortion and drugs, if he is elected. The survey also included an analysis of Instagram strategies among the candidates.
Flávio Bolsonaro participates in a campaign event on Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, while Lula supporters hold a demonstration in the center of Brasília. Mega-Sena accumulates and the next draw can pay up to R$185 million. Senator Davi Alcolumbre outlines a strategy to remain in command of the Senate regardless of the results of the elections. A lobbyist claims that Lulinha met with ministers and wants to make a plea bargain. In Belo Horizonte, a protester was run over during a pro-Lula rally and the driver was arrested.
Flávio Bolsonaro participates in a campaign event on Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, while Lula supporters hold a demonstration in the center of Brasília. Mega-Sena accumulates and the next draw can pay up to R$185 million. Senator Davi Alcolumbre outlines a plan to remain in command of the Senate, regardless of the results of the elections. In Belo Horizonte, a pro-Lula protester is run over during an act and the driver is arrested. Senator Randolfe Rodrigues suffers electoral defeat in his stronghold. A lobbyist claims that Lulinha met with ministers and wants to make a plea bargain. In France, protests result in one death, 500 police officers injured and 1,800 arrested.

Businessman Paolo Zampolli, US special envoy, left the government after internal disputes with Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. Zampolli, a friend of Trump, denies scandal and plans to resume private activities after 18 months in office.

The TSE changed the address of 2,033 voting stations for the second round, affecting 592 thousand voters. The measure, which represents 0.39% of the total, arises from renovations and damage caused by climate events. Lula's coalition requested logistical support from voters.