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BRASIL Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign ad aired without sound as both camps referenced Our Lady of Aparecida
The PL candidate’s TV slot was broadcast with a technical failure, the electoral court said. Lula’s campaign also mentioned the religious date while focusing on living costs, and Agência Brasil reported that he called for respect for all faiths.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign ad for the PL was broadcast on Monday the 12th without audio. O Globo reported that the campaign said it was still investigating what happened, while the candidate posted a social media video criticizing the silent airing of the segment.
Later, the TSE said in a statement that the problem was caused by a technical error and that the corrected file would be shown again at a later time that has not yet been set, according to O Globo.
O Globo also said the Brazilian Association of Legislative TVs and Radios and the Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters stated they had received the campaign material in proper condition and that the issue happened during media processing.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s piece opened with a tribute to Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil’s patron saint, on the day devoted to her. It also featured writer Augusto Cury. O Globo said the reference came after false posts circulated claiming the candidate would strip the saint of her title as patron of Brazil, something his side denied.
Lula’s campaign broadcast, meanwhile, focused on the cost of living and on measures aimed at increasing families’ purchasing power. The ad also mentioned Children’s Day and Our Lady of Aparecida, and linked Flávio Bolsonaro to Jair Bolsonaro’s economic record.
Separately, according to Agência Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday defended harmony, democracy and respect for every Brazilian’s faith, and said he rejected religious offenses. He spoke after a Mass with authorities and guests at the Palácio da Alvorada honoring Our Lady of Aparecida and marking Children’s Day.
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