16 August 2026

Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president

Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.

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