Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro launched his campaign for a second term in elections scheduled for October 2 during a rally in Rio de Janeiro where he again criticized the Supreme Court and his most vocal opponent, former President Luis Inacio. Lula da Silva; Who, as the polls show, is the most likely presidential candidate.

Bolsonaro urged his supporters to support him by taking to the streets on September 7, National Day, just like last year, in demonstrations, some of which included anti-democratic slogans.

He addressed the youth directly, saying, “We must bring young leftists into our camp and show them the truth. Your candidate has supported others in South America, look at the poverty in those countries, look at Venezuela and where Argentina is coming in.” 50 percent of the population is close to the poverty line.

Bolsonaro has repeatedly questioned Brazil’s electoral system, especially the integrity of electronic voting, prompting the Supreme Court to initiate an investigation against him for allegedly spreading misleading information about the electoral system.