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VIDEOS: Jornal do Acre 2nd Edition this Saturday, October 17, 2026

Quick Look

  • 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.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

The country is experiencing a period of political polarization between supporters of Lula and Bolsonaro, with frequent demonstrations in capitals. Mega-Sena has been holding several contests for several years, generating expectations for a high prize. The Senate is in a political dispute over its leadership, with Alcolumbre seeking to retain the position regardless of the presidential outcome.

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Flávio Bolsonaro participates in a campaign event on Av. Paulista, in SP

Lula supporters hold a rally in the center of Brasília

Mega-Sena accumulates, and the next draw could pay up to R$185 million

Alcolumbre outlines a plan to remain in command of the Senate, either with Lula or Flávio

Lobbyist says that Lulinha met with ministers and claims to want to make a plea bargain

Protester is run over during pro-Lula rally in BH; driver is arrested

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The next Mega-Sena draw will have a single winner or multiple winners sharing the prize of R$185 million.

    Likely · Within days

  • Demonstrations by Lula supporters and campaign events by Flávio Bolsonaro will continue in the coming weeks.

    Very likely · Within weeks

  • The driver arrested for the hit-and-run in Belo Horizonte will be charged with bodily injury or attempted murder, depending on the severity of the injuries.

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What is the lobbyist's evidence about Lulinha's meetings with ministers?
  • What was the motivation behind the accident in Belo Horizonte?
  • What are Alcolumbre's specific plans to remain in the Senate?
  • What is the current accumulated value of the Mega-Sena before the next draw?

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