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Pipe bomb detonated during a political rally with Lula in Rio de Janeiro

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The rally comes amid tensions in the alliance between PT and PSB in Rio, where an arm wrestling is taking place between Andre Ceciliano (PT) and Alessandro Molon (PSB) over a left-field Senate candidacy.

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Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Portugal) drew a crowd at an act held this Thursday (7th) in Cinelandia, downtown Rio de Janeiro. Approximately 1 hour after the event, improvised explosives were thrown over the fences delimiting the area reserved for the public.

The device, which consisted of a wick attached to a PET bottle filled with a material similar to human feces, exploded seconds later, scattering droppings around the audience and leaving a strong odor.

It has not yet been established who threw the item out. Security officials said no one was hurt. The action frightened the audience, which was concentrated at the stage, on the right side, in the area of ​​the City Theater. Information from O Globo newspaper.

The event is scheduled for the presence of pre-presidential candidate Geraldo Alcmina (PSB), Marcelo Freixo (PSB), pre-candidate for the government of Rio supported by Lula, Andre Ceciliano (PT), pre-candidate for deputy. The Senate and other leaders of the progressive field in the state and in Brazil.





















































The rally comes amid tensions in the alliance between PT and PSB in Rio, where Andre Ceciliano (PT) and Alessandro Molon (PSB) are vying for the Senate candidacy in left field.






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