Brazilian expats wait hours in Montreal to vote in presidential election
Brazilians head to the polls Sunday to decide who will lead their country for the next four years. In Montreal, expats waited in long lines to cast their second vote in four weeks.“You have to decide the directions of your country. So this is really important, no matter the time you have to wait in line,” said Brazilian Montrealer Thiago Sousa.While the queues to vote are moving, the average wait time is about one hour.
Gilbert Merariu has lived in Montreal for 30 years. When he first voted in Quebec, he says there were only 2,000 Brazilians in the province. “It’s not easy to live in Brazil. The crime, economy, and everything. So everybody’s looking for a better life. And Brazilians do like Quebec,” Merariu said. Even though they are here to vote, for established Brazilians, it’s a chance to reconnect with old friends and give younger Brazilians a taste of home.Related News