Lula draws about 150,000 to final rally as Brazil votes
Lula closed his campaign with a march through São Paulo drawing 150,000 supporters he claims as a record.
Lula ended his campaign with a final march through São Paulo. About 150,000 supporters gathered, a turnout his team claimed as a record for his closing rallies.
Lula framed the election as a choice between 'democracy and barbarism.' Opponent Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair, took part in a motorcycle caravan through Santa Barbara d'Oeste and Americana in São Paulo state.
Bolsonaro predicted a first-round victory, but polls suggest a runoff is likely. Brazil votes Sunday.
A candidate needs more than 50 per cent to avoid a second round on October 25.
- 150,000 supporters
- Lula's rally turnout
- Two kilometres to Roosevelt Square
- Rally route
- More than 50 per cent of valid votes
- Runoff threshold
- October 25
- Runoff date
Why it mattersThe sharp ideological divide Lula emphasises reflects deep splits in Brazilian politics shaping Latin America's largest nation.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though Brazil's election will influence global climate action and trade patterns affecting multiple markets.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago
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