Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Brazilian Presidential Candidates Rally in São Paulo Ahead of Runoff
Brazil’s presidential candidates are trying to win support before a runoff election on October 25.
On Sunday, they held rallies and met with politicians in São Paulo.
Flavio Bolsonaro met mayors and city councilors to seek their support.
He said cities would get more federal money to fight crime if he became president.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a large rally on Avenida Paulista.
He said his government would take a more direct role in public safety.
Lula also encouraged young people and older citizens to vote.
One 79-year-old Lula supporter said he planned to vote even though voting is optional for people his age.
Presidential candidates campaigned in São Paulo on Sunday, October 11, ahead of Brazil’s October 25 runoff.
Conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro met with reelected São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas and local elected officials to seek political support.
Bolsonaro promised municipalities more federal funding to combat crime if he is elected.
Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva headlined a rally on Avenida Paulista and promised greater federal involvement in public safety.
Lula urged young people and older citizens to vote; voting is optional for people over 70.
- Who
- Presidential candidates Flavio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, along with political supporters and local officials.
- What
- They rallied supporters and sought political backing ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, ahead of the October 25 runoff.
- Where
- São Paulo, Brazil, including Avenida Paulista.
- Why
- To build voter and political support before the runoff and present their approaches to public safety.
Lula's approach
Flavio Bolsonaro's approach
Public safety and crime
Lula's approach
Lula said he would increase direct federal involvement in the national approach to crime, emphasizing protection for communities and prison for criminals.
Flavio Bolsonaro's approach
Bolsonaro promised municipalities more federal funding to combat crime if he is elected.
- Runoff date
- October 25
- Campaign day
- Sunday, October 11
- Location
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign activity
- Met with reelected Governor Tarcisio de Freitas, mayors, and city councilors.
- Bolsonaro's crime-fighting pledge
- Promised more federal resources for municipalities if elected.
- Lula's public-safety pledge
- Promised greater direct federal government involvement in addressing crime.
- Voting eligibility detail
- Voting is optional for people over 70.