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58 Brazilian Oscar members urge international attention to presidential runoff
Fifty-eight Brazilian members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars, have signed an open letter about Brazil’s presidential election.
The second round is scheduled for October 25, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing Flávio Bolsonaro.
The signatories say the country is deeply divided and call for close international attention to the vote.
They raise concerns about Flávio Bolsonaro’s pledge to rewrite Brazil’s 1988 Constitution, adopted after the end of military rule.
The letter also points to concerns about political content on Meta platforms, alleged foreign involvement and an investigation into suspected payments to voters.
Its signatories warn that cultural restrictions imposed under Flávio’s father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, could return if Flávio wins.
They say protecting democracy is tied to protecting free expression and Brazil’s film industry.
The letter calls for free, fair and transparent elections and continued attention from the international community.
Fifty-eight Brazilian members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have issued an open letter urging international attention to Brazil’s presidential runoff.
The letter expresses concern about the political climate and alleged interference, and calls for transparent investigation and scrutiny.
The runoff is scheduled for October 25, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing Flávio Bolsonaro.
The signatories cite Flávio Bolsonaro’s pledge to rewrite Brazil’s 1988 Constitution and raise concerns about the future of the audiovisual industry.
The letter also refers to reported U.S. funding for a program concerning Brazil and concerns about political content on Meta platforms.
- Who
- Fifty-eight Brazilian members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including Wagner Moura and Kleber Mendonça Filho.
- What
- They issued an open letter urging international attention and scrutiny of Brazil’s presidential runoff.
- When
- The letter was released on October 10, 2026. The runoff is scheduled for October 25.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- The signatories say they are concerned about the political climate, alleged interference and proposals they believe warrant scrutiny.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We see the developments unfolding in Brazil as part of a broader pattern of alleged electoral interference across Latin America.
We fear a return to that scenario.
Protecting freedom of expression and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Brazilian audiovisual industry are inseparable from defending democracy.
The margin between the two presidential candidates was 1.87 percentage points, according to the letter.
The open letter was released, according to the articles’ publication dates.
Brazil’s presidential runoff is scheduled to take place.
- Signatories
- 58 Brazilian Academy members
- Runoff date
- October 25
- First-round margin
- 1.87 percentage points
- Candidates
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro
- Constitution cited
- Brazil’s 1988 Constitution
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