# Some Brazilians long linked to the left shift towards Flavio Bolsonaro

https://mins.news/en/item/109738

- France 24, 2026-10-21 15:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261021-some-brazilians-long-associated-with-the-left-now-shift-towards-flavio-bolsonaro

> In the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, Flavio Bolsonaro led in 15 electoral districts in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, compared with Lula’s lead in nine. The area, long associated with the left and the social policies of Lula’s Workers’ Party, is now moving towards the former president’s son.

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