Brazil’s Left Stronghold Shifts? Flávio Bolsonaro Wins 15 Districts in Rio’s North Zone
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In the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections, Flávio Bolsonaro received the most votes in 15 electoral districts in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone. Lula won 9 districts there. This area has long been linked to the left and to the social policies of Lula’s Workers’ Party. It is now moving toward former president Jair Bolsonaro’s son.