"Hunger in Brazil is not fiction, but it can end. Listen to our brothers, vote next Sunday," tweeted actor Samuel L. Jackson, who plays the character 'Nick Fury' in the Marvel movies. .

The American actor was responding to a tweet from Brazilian comedian Fabio Porchat, who asked the Avengers for "help" in the race for the presidential palace of Planalto.

On Sunday, Brazil will have to choose between former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 77, the poll leader and winner of the first round, and current president, conservative Jair Bolsonaro, who faces widespread criticism internationally for having supported the exploitation of minerals and timber in the Amazon.

"The bad guys here are empty shopping bags, guns coming into schools, drug stores running out of drugs..... This is superhero work. Does anyone know? 'hears ?"

wrote the comedian, who declared his vote for Lula.

“Report!” replied Samuel L. Jackson in Portuguese followed by the hashtag #allheroesnewearpasdecape, calling on his fellow 'Avengers' to join him.

Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Wong quickly answered the call.

"We are with you in this mission," replied in Portuguese Chris Hemsworth on Twitter to Juliette, a Brazilian celebrity.

"Brazilian Avengers, this Sunday, you are all worthy to vote, something more powerful than any hammer," the Thor actor added.

"With access to a quality education, every child can invent a better future for themselves. Don't wait for this. Vote for this," Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr tweeted, also in Portuguese. interaction with the famous Brazilian television personality, Luciano Huck.

"We are united against oppression!"

added Benedict Wong, the British actor who brings Wong to life.

"Real science makes us stronger, as proven by Bruce Banner," Mark Ruffalo wrote, referring to his Marvel character.

“Please vote on Sunday for brave and open minds and for strong and healthy families,” added Ruffalo, who ahead of the first round called on Brazilians to vote for former President Lula for help fight climate change.

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