Trianon‑Masp Closed as Pro‑Lula Rally Triggers Metro Crowd‑Control Measures

Overview

• The São Paulo Metrô temporarily closed the Trianon‑Masp station during a large pro‑Lula rally on Sunday after activating its crowd‑control plan to manage heavy passenger flows.
• The Polícia Militar reported tumult, pichação and damage to metro accesses that led to temporary closures of Trianon‑Masp and Paulista while the Metrô initially said it had no internal records of vandalism.
• Videos and photos circulated on social media showing people on station structures and graffiti on entrances, though available images do not by themselves identify the persons responsible.
• Cleaning crews removed paint, posters and other materials from station entrances on Monday and the governor has said the state will seek to identify and hold those responsible as investigations and image analysis continue.
• The Metrô added extra trains, redeployed staff and redirected passengers to Consolação and Brigadeiro to ease disruption for commuters during the event while authorities continue monitoring the area ahead of the Oct. 25 presidential runoff.