Elections in Brazil: "Lula does not forgive the fact that the media helped send him to jail"Photo by michelle guimarães on Pexels
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Elections in Brazil: "Lula does not forgive the fact that the media helped send him to jail"

Now28 August 2026 at 22:15

The Brazilian elections are scheduled for October 4, with the first round of the electoral process approaching. The article addresses the pre-campaign and its main challenges.

Lula is mentioned as a central figure, with experts highlighting that the former president does not forgive the fact that the media helped have him imprisoned. This issue remains a sensitive point in current political dynamics.

The experts consulted also analyzed the impact of disinformation on social networks during the pre-electoral period, warning about the risks it poses to the democratic process.

A significant data point mentioned in the article is that 60% of the Brazilian electorate shows disinterest in this pre-electoral phase. Additionally, the practice of cutting interviews for distribution on the internet before election day was identified.

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