Crowds cheer as fireworks light up union celebration in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil

On October 25, 2026, in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, @taaynarasantos shared footage of a large crowd gathered outside the headquarters of the ABC Metalworkers Union (Sindicato dos Metalúrgicos do ABC). In the video, attendees cheer and raise their hands as bright red fireworks and golden sparks light up the night sky. A flag waves above the tightly packed crowd as supporters celebrate in the streets. According to reports, the gathering was linked to celebrations surrounding Brazil’s 2026 presidential election. The union’s headquarters holds historical significance because Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rose to prominence as a metalworkers’ union leader in São Bernardo do Campo during the labor strikes of the late 1970s and early 1980s, which helped shape Brazil’s return to democracy. Union president Wellington Damasceno reportedly addressed the crowd, highlighting the occasion’s significance for workers and democracy.