‘Like a football idol’: Bolsonaro claws back support after poor Covid response

President is touring Brazil in bid to win back voters before October election - and appears to be making headway

He came on horseback and wore a scowl as he spoke, telling thousands of yellow-clad believers they faced a momentous battle of good versus evil.

Good has always triumphed - and this time it will be no different. Good will prevail!" the outsider bellowed as his followers encircled the stage that had been erected to welcome him to this sweltering satellite town in north-east Brazil.