PT holds demonstrations in capitals; artists call for "acts for democracy"
Events occur in Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, and other capitals; TSE rejects Novo's request to block musical performances
TL;DR
- Supporters of President Lula da Silva are organizing "Bora Virar" demonstrations across Brazil.
- These mobilizations are taking place a week before the second round of elections.
- Demonstrations are occurring in cities like Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, and Maceió, as well as states including Acre, Pará, Ceará, Goiás, and Minas Gerais.
- In São Paulo, left-wing groups are organizing smaller demonstrations due to disagreements over a central location.
- These PT actions run parallel to a demonstration organized by Flávio Bolsonaro on Avenida Paulista.
- Musical events in defense of democracy are being organized in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador by artists and cultural groups.
- The Novo Party requested the TSE to suspend the musical events, arguing they could function as illegal campaign rallies for Lula.
- The TSE's electoral general rapporteur rejected the Novo Party's request due to insufficient evidence.