Event will be attended by the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, and Mayor Ricardo Nunes, who confirmed his participation
The president will not attend in São Paulo for the third consecutive time, choosing to send a representative. The absence of the president at the event, which should attract about 2 million participants, was not explained. In its place, the Minister of the Attorney General of the Union, Jorge Messias, will assume the representation, a function he has performed in previous editions of the March. The event will be attended by the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, and Mayor Ricardo Nunes, who confirmed his participation. The march to Jesus is one of the country’s greatest encounters in the country, bringing together a great diversity of people in celebration of the Christian faith. The expectation is that the mobilization attracts a significant audience, reflecting the strength of the evangelical movement in Brazil.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro also received an invitation to the event, but it is unlikely to attend. The presence of political figures in march is always a point of attention, especially in an electoral context. The current government is committed to improving its image among the evangelical electorate, which represents a considerable portion of the Brazilian population and may play a decisive role in the next elections. The relationship between the government and the evangelical community is a sensitive theme, given that this electoral base has shown a growing rejection of the current government. Lula’s strategy and his team is to seek to reverse this situation, recognizing the importance of evangelicals in the national political scene.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
