Karina Michelin wrote that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had amassed and thrown the Brazilian flag in front of journalists and photographers after voting on Sunday, October 4, in São Bernardo do Campo. According to her, the scene was broadcast live and began to circulate on social media. Michelin stated that after voting, Lula spoke to the press about democracy, popular sovereignty, and respect for the election results, and said that Brazilians would have to choose between strengthening the democratic regime and barbarism. She also reported that, according to backstage information, members of his campaign were alarmed by the video’s repercussions. A team member reportedly assessed that the gesture could cost votes. #Lula #Eleições2023 #Democracia (translated)



