In Campinas, São Paulo, two families with distinct political affinities converged at the Dr. Telêmaco Paioli Melges State School this Sunday (25th) to participate in the second round of elections. One group wore shirts of Brazil, while the other wore red clothes.
The coincidence occurred at the same educational institution that registered the fiercest dispute in Campinas during the first round. One of the groups was composed of Amara Alves and her son-in-law Guilherme Henrique, both supporters of Flávio Bolsonaro. In contrast, Andréia and Marco Silva support Lula's victory.
Both families shared the habit of bringing their children to accompany the voting process. Despite the ideological divergence at the polls, the encounter was characterized by an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Family gathered
Andréia and Marco Silva, dressed in red, also came accompanied by their family members, including children and a niece, to vote. Marco Silva stated that their focus is on Brazil and the defense of democracy, affirming that they do not have a defined political side.
When asked about the presence of the children, Marco explained that his goal is to stimulate political engagement from an early age. He commented jokingly that it is important for young people to see the right path early on to prevent them from growing up with mistaken views.
Amara Alves, upon noticing the different political preference of the neighboring family, emphasized that this difference would not be a reason for discussions. She declared: 'I am on this side, they are on that side, and the respect is mutual.' Furthermore, she stressed that the flag she wore represented Brazil, not a specific party, arguing that what is important is to fight for the country, not for political parties.