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Ângela Leal delayed surgery so she could vote in Brazil’s presidential runoff
Brazilian actor Ângela Leal delayed a major operation so she could vote in the presidential runoff.
The 79-year-old said the surgery is planned for the last week of October, after the vote on Sunday.
She made the comments during an online event supporting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking re-election.
Leal said she wanted to vote “even if it is the last time” and urged older people to cast ballots, including those who are not required to vote.
The election is a contest between Lula and senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Leal also spoke about her work for Rio de Janeiro, theatre and culture, and thanked Lula for his support of culture.
The runoff vote takes place Sunday, and Leal said she plans to have the operation the following week.
Ângela Leal said she postponed an important operation so she could vote in Brazil’s presidential runoff.
The 78- or 79-year-old actress said she wanted to vote even if it was the last time; the articles give different ages.
She made the remarks during an online event supporting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The runoff was scheduled for Sunday, October 25.
Leal also urged older voters, including those not required to vote, to go to the polls.
- Who
- Actress Ângela Leal. She made the remarks alongside her daughter, actress Leandra Leal.
- What
- Leal postponed an important operation so she could vote in the presidential runoff.
- When
- She spoke on October 22. The runoff was scheduled for October 25, and the operation for the following week.
- Where
- During an online event organized by federal deputy André Janones.
- Why
- She wanted to take part in the presidential vote.
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Leal spoke during an online event organized by André Janones.
Brazil’s presidential runoff was scheduled to take place.
Leal said her operation was due to take place.
- Age
- The articles describe Leal as 78 and 79; both say she would turn 80 in December or soon.
- Operation
- An important operation, which Leal did not detail.
- Election
- Brazil’s presidential runoff, scheduled for October 25.
- Event
- An online broadcast organized by federal deputy André Janones.
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