Lula stages mass rally ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off
SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led a massive rally Sunday to call for more days off for workers ahead of an election runoff against his right-wing opponent Flavio Bolsonaro.
In Sao Paulo, Brazil, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed a massive rally on Sunday, advocating for extended vacation days for workers as the country prepares for a presidential runoff election. Thousands of supporters gathered along Sao Paulo's Paulista Avenue, sporting the party's signature red. Lula, seeking his fourth term, aims to narrow the gap between himself and his right-wing rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, who unexpectedly won the first round of voting on October 4.
Recent polls suggest Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is the frontrunner for the October 25 runoff. While Bolsonaro has suggested cutting public spending, akin to his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei, Lula emphasizes improving work conditions as a central theme of his campaign. The Senate is set to vote on legislation, passed by the lower house in May, to grant workers an additional paid day off each week and limit the workweek to 40 hours.
Lula challenged Bolsonaro to declare whether he supports the increased vacation time or prefers longer working hours.
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