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Demonstrators hold flares during a protest by students against what organisers say is the growth of the far-right movement, ahead of the runoff of the Brazilian presidential election, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Tita Barros

Demonstrators hold flares during a student-led protest against the far-right movement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 7, 2026 [Tita Barros/Reuters]

People take part in a protest by students against what organisers say is the growth of the far-right movement, ahead of the runoff of the Brazilian presidential election, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Tita Barros TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Students and other protesters lead a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro against the growth of Brazil's far right. [Tita Barros/Reuters]

epa13287804 Students take part in a demonstration in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 07 October 2026. The protest was organized by student groups in defense of public education and democracy, and against the rise of the far right in Brazil. EPA/ANDRE COELHO

Protesters also spoke out in support of public education and democracy in Brazil. [Andre Coelho/EPA]

Students backing Brazil's President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for the runoff election light flares while holding an image of right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro personified as Adolf Hitler, during a march against the far right, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 7, 2026. Lula da Silva, who has risen from the political ashes several times, is heading to a runoff election against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro on October 25, after a shock second-place finish in the first-round vote. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)

Student protesters light flares and hold up an image of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro depicted as Adolf Hitler during their march in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [Pablo Porciuncula/AFP]

Students backing Brazil's President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for the runoff election shout slogans during a march against the far right, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 7, 2026.

Some students also held signs that read 'Yankee imperialism out', a reference to growing US intervention in Latin America under President Donald Trump, a Bolsonaro ally. [Mauro Pimentel/AFP]

This aerial view shows students attending a demonstration in support of Brazil's President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for the runoff election and against the far right, on their way to Cinelandia square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 7, 2026. Lula da Silva, who has risen from the political ashes several times, is heading to a runoff election against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro on October 25, after a shock second-place finish in the first-round vote. [Mauro Pimentel/AFP]

The protesters snaked through Rio de Janeiro's boulevards as the march proceeded to the city's Cinelandia square. [Mauro Pimentel/AFP]

The student protesters marched past Rio de Janeiro's famed Theatro Municipal during their demonstration on Wednesday. [Tita Barros/Reuters]

Students take part in a demonstration in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 07 October 2026. The protest was organized by student groups in defense of public education and democracy, and against the rise of the far right in Brazil. [ANDRE COELHO/EPA]

The demonstration comes as Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepare to face each other in a run-off on October 25. [Andre Coelho/EPA]

epa13287806 Students take part in a demonstration in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 07 October 2026. The protest was organized by student groups in defense of public education and democracy, and against the rise of the far right in Brazil. EPA/ANDRE COELHO

Many participants in the October 7 protests wore red to show their support for President Lula's Workers' Party. [Andre Coelho/EPA]

Students backing Brazil's President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for the runoff election hold a sign during a march against the far right, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 7, 2026.

Some student protesters climbed street lights to show off signs opposing Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential bid and the US support his family has received. [Mauro Pimentel/AFP]

Students backing Brazil's President and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for the runoff election take part in a march against the far right, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 7, 2026. Lula da Silva, who has risen from the political ashes several times, is heading to a runoff election against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro on October 25, after a shock second-place finish in the first-round vote. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)

Protesters banged drums, set off fireworks and waved large flags reading 'Get out Bolsonaro' as they marched through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. [Pablo Porciuncula/AFP]

Latin America has seen a wave of right-wing governments take power in recent years, spurring the fears of Wednesday's protesters. [Tita Barros/Reuters]

Brazil's President and re-election candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seen on mobile phone and camera screens as he speaks during a meeting with current and newly elected lawmakers at a hotel in Brasilia on October 7, 2026. (Photo by Evaristo Sa / AFP)

Onlookers record President Lula on October 7 as he speaks during a meeting with current and newly elected lawmakers in Brasilia, Brazil. [Evaristo Sa/AFP]