Brazilian Leftist President Lula's Supporters March in Rio, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo Ahead of October Elections
Thousands of supporters of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva marched in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo ahead of the October elections. The rallies, led by Lula's wife Rosangela 'Zezinha' da Silva in Brasilia, were marked by the absence of official attendance figures. The demonstrations underscored the political momentum behind Lula's re-election bid.
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(Adnkronos) - Thousands of people demonstrated yesterday in several Brazilian cities in support of leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who will run for a new term in the October elections. Authorities did not release figures on participation in the rallies in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and São Paulo. In the capital, Lula's wife, Rosangela "Janja" da Silva, led the procession, according to AFP journalists present on site.
(Adnkronos) - Thousands of people marched yesterday in several Brazilian cities in support of the leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who will run for re-election in the October elections. Authorities did not provide data on the number of participants in the rallies in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo. The march in the capital was led by Lula's wife, Rosangela "Zezinha" da Silva, according to journalists from AFP present at the scene.
(Adnkronos) - Yesterday, thousands of people supporting President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist candidate seeking re-election in October's elections, held demonstrations in several Brazilian cities. Authorities have not released figures on the number of participants in the gatherings in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo. According to AFP reporters, the president's wife, Rosangela 'Jangela' da Silva, led the demonstration in the capital.