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Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president

Low Severity Americas Brazil
Date Occurred Aug 16, 2026 20:36 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 16, 2026
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Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.

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Brazil flag Brazil
Region Americas
Capital Brasília
Population 4,469,585
GDP / Capita $7600.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #24146
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 16, 2026
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