Flávio Bolsonaro gathers supporters in Paulista for demonstration

Supporters of presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) gather on Avenida Paulista this Sunday morning (18) for a rally for the candidate.

The act was called after the left-wing demonstration, in favor of President Lula (PT), in the same location last Sunday (11). The event, at the time, occupied 12 blocks of the avenue.

Flávio arrived at the event at around 11:15 am and will give his speech on one of the sound cars at the venue. The candidate's electric trio runs along a section of the avenue near Masp.

On Sunday night, he will attend a debate promoted by Band and other press outlets, also in São Paulo.

Around 11 am, Avenida Paulista had more protesters concentrated in a section near Rua Augusta. The main gathering point, at the McDonald's restaurant, is almost impassable for pedestrians due to the crowds.

Blockades near Mario Covas park prevent people from getting close, causing back and forth.

The re-elected governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans), also attended. Allies such as elected senators Deltan Dallagnol (Novo-PR), Marcel van Hattem (Novo-RS) and André do Prado (PL-SP) are on the sound car. One of the organizers is federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG), also present.

Funk and slogans liven up the audience, made up of many middle-aged people, elderly people and families.

"Whoever stands still is a PT member in disguise" is the most sung refrain, a type of signal to which protesters respond with jumps and waves.