00:00Many people took to the streets of Porto Alegre to welcome President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva
00:05who led a massive march through the city's historic downtown.
00:08The march, part of the campaign leading up to the October 25th election runoff,
00:13demonstrated popular support for the Workers' Party candidate in one of the key regions of the south of the country.
00:20President Lula da Silva walked through the streets accompanied by local leaders and thousands of supporters
00:26who shunted slogans in support of his re-election and the social policies promoted by his government.
00:32The rally reflects the atmosphere of mobilization and enthusiasm among progressive activists
00:38who seek to secure victory in the runoff election against the far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.
