Mark Ruffalo and Danny Glover declared support for Lula, singer Roger Waters also defended PT
American actors Mark Ruffalo and Danny Glover said this Monday (September 26, 2022) that the results of the elections in Brazil have an impact around the world because of climate issues. Both defend the victory of the former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (EN) for considering that it has better proposals for the environmental area.
The actors’ speeches were shown at an event of the PT campaign with artists, influencers and politicians in São Paulo.
“We are living in an increasingly connected world, especially as we fight climate change. And what happens in each country in some sense affects everyone. […] So there is a global implication to the Brazilian election, which I ask you to consider.”said Ruffalo.
The actor, known for playing the Hulk in Marvel movies, said that Lula is the “leader best positioned to protect the Amazon rainforest”. “What happens to the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous populations that live there will affect the entire world for the next millennium”he said.
Glover, known for several film roles, such as in Lethal Weapon, said that electing Lula “will benefit the protection and preservation of the Amazon and the people who live there, as well as benefit the global struggle for climate protection and the livelihoods of the Brazilian working class”.
He also said that an eventual PT government will work to end the murder of indigenous people and racism in the country. In his speech, he also criticized the president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and said that the vote for Lula strengthens democracy and the development of peace in the world.
“The Bolsonaro government has threatened not to respect the election if it is defeated at the polls. But Lula guaranteed to maintain Brazil’s democracy and signed a public letter declaring the importance of Brazilian democratic institutions and the outcome of presidential votes.said.
Singer Roger Waters, one of the founders of the band Pink Floyd, also sent a video in which he said that Lula has his support because “is true and reliable for the people of Brazil”.
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