- Sputnik International, 1920
Americas
Sputnik brings you all the latest breaking stories, expert analysis and videos from North and South America.

Presidential Approval: Jair Bolsonaro Visits Biggest Brazilian Rodeo in Sao Paolo

Subscribe
The grand event, which has featured major music stars over the past decades had a special guest this time: the Brazilian president, who is running for a second term in October, demonstrated his horse riding skills and met the fans.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visited a famous rodeo festival in Sao Paolo state. The Festa do Peao de Barretos is a major ten-day-long event, which attracts around a million attendees every year and features horses and bulls from across the country.
This year is crucial for Brazil's president, who is running for a second term with elections scheduled for October.
© AP Photo / Andre Penner

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. - Sputnik International
1/10

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

Fans cheer during a horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Fans cheer during a horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. - Sputnik International
2/10

Fans cheer during a horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. - Sputnik International
3/10

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. - Sputnik International
4/10

Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

A man waves a Brazilian flag with the image of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, during the the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022.

A man waves a Brazilian flag with the image of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, during the the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022. - Sputnik International
5/10

A man waves a Brazilian flag with the image of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is running for a second term, during the the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Brazil's general elections are scheduled for Oct. 2, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

A cowboy is ejected from a horse during a horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

A cowboy is ejected from a horse during a horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. - Sputnik International
6/10

A cowboy is ejected from a horse during a horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

A cowboy is ejected from a bull during a bull riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

A cowboy is ejected from a bull during a bull riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. - Sputnik International
7/10

A cowboy is ejected from a bull during a bull riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

A cowboy battles to stay atop a horse during horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

A cowboy battles to stay atop a horse during horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. - Sputnik International
8/10

A cowboy battles to stay atop a horse during horse riding competition at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, center, greets supporters at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, center, greets supporters at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.  - Sputnik International
9/10

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, center, greets supporters at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state Brazil, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

© AP Photo / Andre Penner

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.  - Sputnik International
10/10

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rides a horse at the Barretos Rodeo International Festival in Barretos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала