The President voted this morning in the São Bernardo do Campo school and spoke about the importance of democracy
This Sunday, the 6th, the president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) voted this morning at the Dr. João Firmino Correia de Araújo State School, in São Bernardo do Campo (SP). The site, which opened with increased security and little movement of voters, saw the participation of residents and supporters, as well as a scene marked by the irregular distribution of saints, despite the inspection.
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The morning of voting reflected a mix of calm, uncertainty and discontent, with a scenario of calmer elections, but still marked by polarization and surveillance of the conduct of candidates and voters.
With streets blocked and security guards reinforcing the area, Rua Maria Azevedo Florence, where the school is located, was relatively calm compared to previous elections. Lula was greeted with applause and shouts from those present, while many residents remained in their homes. Upon leaving the voting booth, the president underlined the importance of voting and harshly criticized the spread of fake news by the candidates.
“I want my vote to symbolize for the Brazilian people the possibility of choosing the best we have. It is important to know people’s biographies. What they did yesterday and the day before yesterday,” Lula said. For him, Brazilians “don’t need to be governed, they need to be cared for”. The president voted accompanied by his wife Janja, the mayoral candidates of nearby cities and the ministers Alexandre Padilha and Luiz Marinho.
Reports from residents and the climate of disappointment
Antonio Francisco de Souza, a self-employed vendor who lives near the school, said that although he does not sympathize with the PT, he respects Lula. “I don’t argue, I don’t argue with those who think differently. We must respect everyone. But today there were no riots, I think people are discredited by what is happening in Brazil,” he commented.
Sônia Maria Melo, a nurse’s assistant and resident of the neighborhood since birth, recalled that, on other occasions, the place was full when Lula appeared. “It was crazy. My neighbor even climbed the tree to see the president,” he said.
Meanwhile, the ground around the school has been covered with the saints of candidates for mayor and city council. Despite attempts by some residents to clean the streets, the Earth surprised three people who were handing out saints. The practice is illegal and may result in sanctions for the candidates involved.
Expectations and criticisms of the political scenario
The morning had a timid movement, with the poll workers entering the rooms only at 7.15 am, after the security changes for the president’s arrival. Among Lula’s supporters there were also voters of opposing candidates, who expressed their discontent at having voted in the same seat as the president.
Juliana, a civil servant, and her partner Washington, a carpenter, voted for the candidate supported by Lula, hoping for an improvement in the health of São Bernardo do Campo. “I think Lula’s part is the part of citizenship, of inclusion. I had the opportunity to greet him several times, it’s a privilege to vote here,” Washington said.
Retired Dielson Campos Doria said he was a great admirer of Lula, but voted for an opposition mayoral candidate. “If it doesn’t work, we have to fight for our rights,” he said, showing concern for the city’s future.
Statements by Alexandre Padilha
Alexandre Padilha, Minister of Institutional Relations, accompanied Lula to the vote and commented on the scenario of the municipal elections. For him the expectation is that “truth over lies and civilization over violence” prevail. The minister criticized São Paulo mayoral candidate Pablo Marçal (PRTB) for spreading false news linking his opponent Guilherme Boulos to drug use. “It’s an attempt to pervert the democratic process,” Padilha said.
Source: Terra
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