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August 17, 2022

Lula Launches Campaign in Brazil: We Want a Government That Distributes Books, Not Weapons
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Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has formally
launched his campaign to challenge Brazil's far-right President Jair
Bolsonaro in October's election. On Tuesday, Lula held his first
campaign rally at a car factory outside of São Paulo. Lula denounced
Bolsonaro's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed nearly
700,000 Brazilians. Lula also vowed to reshape the role of government in
Brazil if he returns to office.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: "We don't want a government that distributes
weapons; we want a government that distributes books. We don't want a
government that feeds hate; we want a government that feeds love."

While polls show Lula in the lead, fear is growing Bolsonaro may try to
steal the election possibly with help from the Brazilian military.


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