"In this election, what is at stake is whether we will have democracy or not," says Lula at a political event in PiauíPhoto by webandi on Pexels
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"In this election, what is at stake is whether we will have democracy or not," says Lula at a political event in Piauí

Portal O Dia9 September 2026 at 22:25

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva participated in a political event in Piauí alongside Governor Rafael Fonteles. During the event, Lula declared support for candidates Marcelo Castro and Júlio César in the local elections.

In his speech, Lula made an emphatic statement about the importance of the electoral moment, stating that what is at stake is whether Brazil will have democracy or not. The declaration reinforces the alert tone that the former president has adopted regarding the democratic process in the country.

In addition to supporting the Piauienses candidates, Lula also defended Brazilian sovereignty against other nations during the political event. The event featured the presence of local political leaders and reinforces the PT's strategy of maintaining alliances with governors of strategic states for the elections.

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