Far-right Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has called on his supporters to participate in mass mobilizations on September 7, Brazilian Independence Day, amid a continued drop in approval ratings and increased scrutiny from both the legislative and judiciary over his government’s actions.

With ultra right wing candidate Bolsonaro leading the election fray, the threat of violence and repressions against people’s movements looms.

Polling began in Brazil at 9 am on October 7 in one of the most significant elections in recent times.

Workers’ Party and Communist Party of Brazil explained the strategy to make sure Lula is part of the upcoming elections