The presidential hopefuls crisscrossed the nation on Friday, engaging in a packed schedule of campaign events, policy discussions, and public appearances. From major metropolitan centers to smaller towns, candidates focused on connecting with voters and outlining their platforms.
In Cuiabá, Clariana Barão’s planned event was canceled, but she addressed concerns about gender-based violence in a social media video. Edmilson Costa met with young voters in Rio de Janeiro alongside federal deputy Glauber Braga. Flávio Bolsonaro campaigned in Nova Iguaçu and Duque de Caxias, pledging to combat criminal factions and treat them as narcoterrorists, followed by a motorcade.
Hertz Dias was in Congonhas, Minas Gerais, speaking at a mining workers’ union event. He advocated for worker valorization, environmental standards, and public control of mineral resources, calling for the re-nationalization of Vale. In Belo Horizonte, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his campaign for Minas Gerais, later visiting infrastructure projects and holding a rally in Governador Valadares.
Renan Santos spent his day in Maceió, visiting the Favela do Mundaú and highlighting a campaign video focused on finding homes for abandoned animals. Romeu Zema engaged with merchants on São Paulo’s Rua 25 de Março, discussing flexible work schedules, fiscal austerity, and privatization. Ronaldo Caiado visited São Paulo’s Municipal Market, proposing interest rate reductions to combat family debt and meeting with agribusiness representatives.
Rui Costa Pimenta held a schedule in Brasília, including media interviews and meetings with local PCO candidate Expedito Mendonça and the Cuban ambassador. Samara Martins was in Minas Gerais, meeting with UFMG students, participating in a housing event, and discussing the repurposing of abandoned urban spaces for popular housing. Wilson Grassi held internal party meetings in São Paulo.
Augusto Cury participated in a debate in São Paulo, advocating for changes in teaching methods, reduced screen time for children, and betting regulation. Meanwhile, Pablo Marçal is prohibited from campaigning, participating in debates, or appearing in electoral broadcasts due to a Superior Electoral Court (TSE) decision.