Boulos Celebrates 2 Million Votes After Loss

On the evening of Monday, Guilherme Boulos from the PSOL party celebrated receiving over 2 million votes, despite his loss in the São Paulo gubernatorial elections. Speaking at a press conference at the Casa de Portugal, Boulos addressed his supporters, expressing gratitude for President Lula's backing and asserting that he would not deliver a defeatist speech. He openly shared his frustration and dissatisfaction regarding accusations made by the governor, who insinuated that organized crime had solicited votes in his favor. In response to these claims, Boulos announced plans to pursue legal action, viewing the accusations as unfounded and damaging. Despite the heated competition, where he garnered 29.07% of the votes in the first round, Boulos maintained an optimistic outlook, emphasizing that the struggle was far from over and urging his supporters to keep their heads held high. The atmosphere during the press briefing, which was scheduled last minute, reflected the intensity and passion that characterized his campaign. He called upon everyone to remain steadfast in the fight for a better future.