Brazil Election Hinges on Patron Saint Disinformation Controversy

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Disinformation regarding Flávio Bolsonaro's stance on Our Lady of Aparecida shifts Catholic support to Lula ahead of Brazil's tight presidential election

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Disinformation regarding Flávio Bolsonaro's stance on Our Lady of Aparecida shifts Catholic support to Lula ahead of Brazil's tight presidential election

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Oct 2, 2026 • 10:53 PM

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Brazil Election Hinges on Patron Saint Disinformation Controversy

Disinformation regarding Flávio Bolsonaro's stance on Our Lady of Aparecida shifts Catholic support to Lula ahead of Brazil's tight presidential election

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https://theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/02/brazil-election-lady-of-aparecida-lula-bolsonaro-row

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https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/brazil-election-clash-lula-and-bolsonaro-battle-over-patron-saint-our-lady-of-aparecida-and-religious-vote-1.500692808

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https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2026/10/our-lady-aparecida-emerges-as-key-issue-in-race-for-brazils-presidency

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Disinformation regarding Flávio Bolsonaro's stance on Our Lady of Aparecida shifts Catholic support to Lula ahead of Brazil's tight presidential election