'Democracy will prevail': Brazil's Lula pledges 'world's most honest elections' ahead of oct polls

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on citizens to trust the country’s electronic voting system ahead of the upcoming general elections in October. Speaking in Maceió, Lula reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, calling Brazil’s elections the “most honest in the world.” He dismissed claims of fraud, stating that electronic voting machines have strengthened democratic transparency over the years. Lula also referenced his own electoral victories as proof of the system’s integrity. Recent Apex/Futura Institute polls show Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro leading the first round, with São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas in third place, highlighting an increasingly competitive race.