Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president

Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro have officially launched their campaigns for the Brazilian presidency by returning to their respective political strongholds. The candidates are seeking to mobilize their bases as they begin their formal bids for the upcoming election cycle.

Central to the early stages of their campaigns is a concerted effort to capture the support of female voters. Both candidates have specifically pledged to address the issues of rising femicide and gender-based violence in Brazil, highlighting these concerns as key priorities in their platforms.