Left tries to reverse discouragement and boost militancy in act with Lula in Paulista

Left-wing protesters gather this Sunday morning (11) on Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, in an attempt by allies of President Lula (PT) to reverse a climate of discouragement among PT supporters given the disadvantage in the dispute for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), who was ahead in the first round of the election.

Lula confirmed his presence at the event, which brings together politicians and artists, was called the March for Democracy and called by fan communities, student organizations, social movements and left-wing parties. The gathering began at 11 am in front of Masp, and a walk is planned to reach Praça Roosevelt, in the center of the capital of São Paulo.

Lula's opponent, Flávio also has an agenda in São Paulo, a meeting in the center with mayors of the metropolitan region and councilors.

The first Datafolha survey carried out after the definition of the second round of the presidential election shows Flávio with 52% in valid votes and Lula with 48%.

The left's attempt to boost supporters joined another front on the social network led by federal deputy André Janones (Rede-MG), who was responsible for expanding the digital troop and brought together more than 3 million members on the "Lula's Army" channel, created on WhatsApp. The president of the TSE (Superior Electoral Court), Kassio Nunes Marques, ordered the channel to be taken down this Sunday, at the request of Flávio's campaign, saying that it disseminates misinformation.

Last Wednesday, Lula said that his first round campaign this year was the least organized of his presidential contests. He gave the statement to allies alongside the campaign coordinator, Edinho Silva, who was criticized by PT members for the way he led Lula's re-election effort.

"I think we ran a campaign below my ability. I think we could have done more. I told Edinho that this was the least organized campaign I've participated in since 1989. And normally we reap what we sow", declared Lula.