Banco do Brasil promotes 13th salary advance on election day, raising political bias concerns

On Brazil's election day, Banco do Brasil sent messages promoting the early payment of the 13th salary, with the number 13 highlighted in red, the color of the PT and the candidate number of Lula. This has sparked accusations of political interference by a state-owned bank during the electoral process, though the bank may claim it is a routine service announcement. The timing and symbolism suggest potential undue influence on voters, which could affect electoral integrity perceptions.