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Neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro's North Zone, historically associated with leftist politics and Lula's Workers Party, are shifting support toward Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, in the ongoing presidential election cycle. In the first round of voting, Flavio Bolsonaro secured the most votes in 15 electoral districts in the region compared with 9 for leftist candidate Lula, signaling a notable realignment in areas traditionally considered a left-wing stronghold. The shift reflects changing political dynamics ahead of what may be a runoff election.