‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Speculation that Flávio Bolsonaro will try to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of position could become deciding factor in run-up to Sunday
TL;DR
- A controversy surrounding Brazil's patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, has emerged as a significant factor in the upcoming presidential election.
- Speculation that presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro might remove the saint's title has led to widespread outrage among Catholics.
- Lula's campaign has capitalized on the situation, with the candidate and his wife emphasizing religious traditions and respect for all religions.
- The row highlights the growing political power of evangelicals and the historical tensions between Catholic and evangelical communities in Brazil.
- Analysts believe the controversy could influence Catholic voters, potentially swaying the knife-edge election.