Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro hold final campaign events in BH and Rio
In the closing phase of the campaign period, Lula walked in Copacabana and moved on to São Paulo, while Flávio Bolsonaro participated in an event in Belo Horizonte with supporters and motorcyclists.
Last Saturday allowed by electoral legislation for hiking, carriages and distribution of campaign material, former President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro took crowds to the streets of Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro. The activities could take place until 10 pm, according to the rules of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
In Belo Horizonte, Flávio Bolsonaro took part in a mobilization in the Freedom Square, in the central region, organized by the Bloco do 22 movement, led by federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG). The event gathered supporters with Brazilian flags, green and yellow balloons and a motorcycle.
Minas Gerais has strategic weight for Flávio
The choice of Minas Gerais has strategic importance for Flávio, where he received 48.24% of the valid votes in the state in the first round, against 43.33% of Lula, a difference of almost 589 thousand votes. The state is the second largest electoral college in the country and historically decisive in the presidential elections.
During the event, supporters chanted slogans and displayed banners in support of President Jair Bolsonaro, a candidate for re-election. The motorcycling toured the streets of the center of the mining capital, increasing the visibility of the event. The source did not detail the number of participants, but images showed great concentration of people.
The presence of Nikolas Ferreira, one of the most voted federal deputies in the country, reinforced the mobilization. The MP is known for his work on social networks and for leading the Bloco do 22 movement, which has organized pro-Bolsonaro acts in several cities.
Lula walks in Copacabana and goes to SP
Already in Rio de Janeiro, Lula began the last day of the campaign with a walk on the edge of Copacabana, accompanied by allies and supporters. The concentration was marked for the region of Posto 5, a place that has been the point of concentration of petista manifestations.
The former president walked along Atlantic Avenue, greeting voters and taking photos. The border was taken by red flags and T-shirts of the PT. The source did not detail the number of participants, but the act gathered a crowd, according to reports of gifts.
After the mobilization in Rio de Janeiro, Lula went to São Paulo, where he ended his campaign with a walk through Avenida Paulista, scheduled for 4 pm. The agenda brought together Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (PSB), as well as other leaders and political allies.
Election rules mark the closure
This Saturday marked the closure of the period allowed by electoral legislation for the realization of walks, carriages, walks and distribution of campaign material. These activities could take place until 10pm, according to the rules of TSE.
After this time, candidates and parties are prohibited from carrying out campaign acts, with only free election propaganda remaining on radio and television, which also closes on the eve of the election. Failure to comply may result in fines and other penalties.
The second round of presidential elections takes place on Sunday, October 30. Voters must go to the polls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Brasilia time. The expectation is high, as in the first round.
Importance of the acts for the final straight
The campaign acts on the last day are seen as a way of mobilizing undecided and strengthening militancy. In Minas Gerais, Flávio Bolsonaro sought to consolidate the advantage obtained in the first round, while Lula bet in Rio de Janeiro and in São Paulo, states with a large number of voters.
The difference of nearly 589 thousand votes in Minas Gerais may be decisive in the national result. The state has 16.2 million voters, the second largest in the country, and usually reflects the national result. The source did not detail the campaign strategies for election day.
The supporters of both candidates showed enthusiasm in the acts. In Belo Horizonte, the motorcycle and the green and yellow balloons set the tone. In Copacabana, Lula’s walk brought together supporters of various ages, including families and young people.
Next steps of the campaigns
With the closure of the street activities, the campaigns focus on the final line of electoral propaganda and on the logistics of voting day. The source did not say if there would be any new public agendas for the candidates before Sunday.
The TSE has tightened the rules for election day, including banning crowds and mouth-to-mouth propaganda. Security will be strengthened at polling stations, especially in large centres.
Voters should be aware of the schedule and bring official document with photo. The justification of absence can be made by the e-Title application or at the polling places. The source did not detail the public transport scheme for the day.
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