‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Brazil is experiencing heightened tension as rumors circulate that Senator Flávio Bolsonaro may seek to diminish the official status of Our Lady of Aparecida, the nation’s patron saint. Critics warn that any attempt to alter the saint’s recognition could inflame religious sentiment and become a pivotal issue in the upcoming Sunday election, influencing voter attitudes across the country.