Candidate merchandise sales surge in Brazil ahead of general elections, France 24 reports
Vendors in Rio de Janeiro are seeing strong sales of merchandise supporting President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro, according to France 24. The report says nearly 159 million Brazilians are expected to vote in Sunday's general elections.
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Sales of election merchandise are thriving in Rio de Janeiro ahead of Brazil's general elections, France 24 reports. Vendors are selling items supporting President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro.
According to the broadcaster, nearly 159 million Brazilians are expected to cast ballots on Sunday. Voters will choose a president and members of parliament, with two-thirds of Senate seats also being contested.
France 24's Brazil correspondent Jan Onoszko describes streets displaying flags promoting candidates and parties. The report contrasts these public expressions of political allegiance with the secrecy of the ballot.
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- France 24 – Englishfrance24.com
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