Please take action to support Lula ahead  of the second round vote on October 30th

With the second round of the presidential election coming up fast, please join us in taking action to support Lula and the defence of Brazilian democracy.  In response to far-right President Boslonaro's threats against the electoral system, and the shocking rise of political violence aimed at Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) supporters and officials, an Early Day Motion has been launched in parliament - please take 30 seconds to email your MP and ask them to sign. With polls showing Lula will win the presidential election with a healthy lead, it's vital that we show international support for the electoral system, and ensure that Bolsonaro and his supporters in the military accept the results of the vote.   We'd also like to invite you to two crucial upcoming events hosted by the Brazil Solidarity Initiative. Please see below for details and join us in showing vocal support for Lula!      Lula vs Bolsonaro: the election that will define Brazil’s future On Thursday, October 27th at 6.30PM (GMT+1) we are hosting an urgent show of support for Lula and for the defence of Brazilian democracy - register your place here. WITH:  - Julia Felmanas, Brazilian Workers' Party London (PT Londres), coordinator - Richard Burgon MP, Brazil Solidarity Initiative chair - Brian Meir, journalist for teleSUR English - Elda Cardoso, Frente Preta UK - Mohammad Suhail, Young Labour International Officer - PLUS MORE TBA!     Please help us build the call for viglance over the election result and send a message to the thousands of activists mobilising for Lula - we are with them!   Online event Thursday, 27th October at 6.30PM (GMT+1)      REGISTER HERE   Share the event on Facebook, on twitter or through your own networks. Together, we can show Bolsonaro and the far-right that the world is watching - no more political violence and no more attacks on Brazilian democracy.        Brazil after the elections - International Solidarity Rally After the results of the Brazilian election, join us for a rally in support of Lula and the defense of Brazilian democracy.  SAVE THE DATE: Monday, 7th November at 7PM (GMT) REGISTER YOUR PLACE HERE One week after the Brazilian elections, we are mobilsing activists to discuss the results and build support for the millions of Brazilian defending democracy and the electoral system. Please join us and show that the international community will not tolerate far-right attempts to reject the election result.   With solidarity speakers from the UK and international guests from Brazil and Latin America to be announced!

Kind regards, The Brazil Solidarity Initiative Team www.brazilsolidarity.co.uk f: @BrazilSolidarityInitiative t: @BSI_updates   P.S. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, hosting important actions and events like these costs time and money, without your support, none of this would be possible. Please consider donating £20 or whatever you can afford here and ensure we can keep our campaigning up at this vital time for Brazil, Latin America and the globe.  Image 1: Lula at the Convenção Nacional do PSB july 29th, 2022. Photo credit PSB Nacional 40 under Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Featured image: The mobilisation that supported Lula's registration as a candidate for the presidential election, held at the Superior Electoral Court, in Brasília (August 15th, 2018). Photo credit: Ricardo Cifuentes under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) Image 3: Featured image: Lula and Dilma on September 8th, 2022 photo credit Marcelo Freixo under Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)