The political scene in Brazil is buzzing as the second round of municipal elections approaches, with candidates racing to secure leadership in pivotal cities. In São Paulo, the competition is fierce between Ricardo Nunes (MDB) and Guilherme Boulos (PSOL), as they target the same voter base in Heliópolis. Tensions rise with Janja Lula da Silva and Boulos' supporters releasing a controversial video against Nunes. Meanwhile, Jair Bolsonaro's influence is palpable in Goiânia, where he supports Fred Rodrigues (PL) amid a tense backdrop of a police operation named "Ultima Ratio," which has shaken the judiciary with the suspension of five judges in Mato Grosso do Sul over corruption allegations. In the northeast, João Pessoa sees Cícero Lucena (PP) maintaining a lead over Marcelo Queiroga (PL) despite dwindling voter interest, though a significant 90% still plan to vote. Similarly, Fortaleza witnesses a tight race between André Fernandes (PL) and Evandro Leitão (PT), with Fernandes slightly ahead.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has entered the fray, endorsing candidates across nine municipalities via social media, as the Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) ensures the integrity of electronic voting systems ahead of the elections, with President Carmen Lúcia actively participating in the process. In Belo Horizonte, she plans to vote before returning to Brasília. Meanwhile, cultural distractions abound with the release of "Turma da Mônica – Origens" on Globoplay, deligh...

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