A viral claim about Brazil's patron saint jolts a tight presidential race
A comment by Brazil's presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro has sparked controversy, raising fears he might remove Our Lady of Aparecida as the country's patron saint. This issue has become a major election topic ahead of the Oct. 4 vote. Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, denies these claims, calling them "fake news." Polls show a tight race between Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The controversy has highlighted religious tensions, with Catholics worried about losing ground to Evangelicals. The issue has also involved Brazil's electoral authorities, adding to the political drama.
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