Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign tests his pulse in a humble São Paulo neighborhood

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate, tested his support in São Paulo, the country's largest electoral district, during his first visit to the city. This follows his campaign's official launch on Sunday at Copacabana beach. Bolsonaro visited a popular market in the impoverished São Miguel neighborhood, where he was met by both supporters and protesters.

While Bolsonaro's entourage, including Mayor Ricardo Nunes, arrived, some residents displayed a banner stating, "Bolsonaro, Nunes: we don't want you in our communities." These residents, from the periphery of the district, used the opportunity to voice their demands. In the 2022 elections, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had won in this district of over 80,000 inhabitants.

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First, we have to fix the disaster that Lula has caused. He spends too much, raises taxes, and targets the population to collect more.

Bolsonaro, wearing a bulletproof vest, entered the Almacén Solidario, a municipal program offering discounted food to low-income families. He stated his intention to replicate this program nationwide. Inside the market, journalists and onlookers crowded the aisles, capturing the event with their phones.

During his visit, Bolsonaro criticized President Lula's economic agenda, stating, "First, we have to fix the disaster that Lula has caused. He spends too much, raises taxes, and targets the population to collect more." He interacted with merchants, inquired about prices, and made purchases using Brazil's Pix electronic payment system. One elderly woman expressed her support, saying, "I want to give you a hug, it's like hugging your father." A young boy celebrated a successful selfie with the candidate.

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I want to give you a hug, it's like hugging your father.