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Pro-Lula rally attendees damage entrances to two São Paulo metro stations
People at a pro-Lula rally on Sunday damaged and spray-painted parts of entrances to two metro stations on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, Brazil.
The damage happened as people were leaving the rally, which supported Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Police said doors and access gates were broken at Consolação station, and images showed damage at Trianon-Masp.
Police said both stations were closed because of the incidents and that the situation was under control.
The metro operator said it activated crowd-control measures because of the large number of people, including running more trains and directing passengers to other stations.
Its account said Trianon-Masp was temporarily closed while Consolação and Brigadeiro remained open, differing from the police account about Consolação.
The operator said it would continue monitoring passenger demand and adjusting crowd-control measures to keep passengers safe.
People at a pro-Lula rally damaged entrances to the Consolação and Trianon-Masp metro stations in São Paulo.
The damage occurred as the crowd dispersed after the rally on Paulista Avenue on Sunday.
Police said doors and access gates were broken at Consolação, and images showed damage at Trianon-Masp.
Police said both stations were closed because of the incidents, while the Metro said Consolação remained open and Trianon-Masp was temporarily closed.
The Metro said it increased train service and staffing and managed passenger flows because of the large crowd.
- Who
- People attending a pro-Lula rally.
- What
- They spray-painted and damaged parts of the entrances to two metro stations.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Consolação and Trianon-Masp stations on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo.
- Why
- The damage happened as the crowd dispersed after the rally ended. The sources do not state a motive.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
In view of the high number of people at this Sunday's demonstration on Paulista Avenue, the Metro activated its crowd-control plan to preserve public safety and ensure transportation for everyone.
A pro-Lula rally took place on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo.
As people dispersed, attendees damaged parts of the entrances to Consolação and Trianon-Masp stations.
The Metro said it temporarily closed Trianon-Masp and kept Consolação and Brigadeiro open; police said both Trianon-Masp and Consolação were closed.
- Stations
- Consolação and Trianon-Masp
- Location
- Paulista Avenue, São Paulo
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Damage
- Doors and access gates were broken at Consolação
- Metro response
- Increased train service, reinforced staffing and managed passenger flows
Sources
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