Lula ends campaign on Paulista, betting on first-round victory
Lula ended the campaign on Paulista betting on a first-round victory and reinforced speeches about sovereignty and confrontation with the opposition.
TL;DR
- Lula expressed confidence in winning the election in the first round during a rally on Avenida Paulista.
- He called on supporters to work until the polls close to ensure victory.
- Lula addressed incidents before his speech, using them to defend the avenue as belonging to all Brazilians, not just the right-wing.
- He linked opponents to the Banco Master investigation and the alleged 'Previdência gang.'
- National sovereignty was a central theme, framed as a confrontation between democracy and 'barbarism.'
- Lula accused opponents of representing the far-right and organized crime.
- Recent polls indicate a tight race, with Lula leading Flávio Bolsonaro in both intent and valid votes for the first round.