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Brazil's Patron Saint Sparks Controversy in Tight Presidential Race
A viral comment by presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro has raised fears among Catholics about the potential removal of Brazil's patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida. The controversy has intensified as the election approaches, with polls showing a close race between Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race
Brazil's Patron Saint Sparks Controversy in Tight Presidential Race
What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race
What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race
What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race
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