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Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Plínio Trump, Mick Jagger and Samurai Taxi Driver keep Brazil’s tradition of joke candidates alive

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In Brazil, candidates like Plínio Trump bring a surreal element to elections by impersonating famous figures. Plínio, a first-time congressional candidate, channels Donald Trump with his style and mannerisms.

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  1. KOB 4

    Plínio Trump, Mick Jagger and Samurai Taxi Driver keep Brazil’s tradition of joke candidates alive (opens KOB 4)

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    In Brazil, candidates like Plínio Trump bring a surreal element to elections by impersonating famous figures. Plínio, a first-time congressional candidate, channels Donald Trump with his style and mannerisms.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Plínio Trump, Mick Jagger, and Samurai Taxi Driver keep Brazil’s tradition of joke candidates alive (opens The Boston Globe)

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    In Brazil, candidates like Plínio Trump bring a surreal element to elections by impersonating famous figures.

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