He former president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro led a mass march last Sunday who gathered in São Paulo. Bolsonaro, who is politically disqualified, noted that it was “not acceptable” for opponents to be removed from the political stage. On the other hand, he asked “An amnesty” for his supporters arrested for the invasion and destruction of the headquarters of the three powers on January 8, 2023.
“We cannot accept that any power eliminates someone from the political scene unless it is for a just cause. “We cannot think about elections by separating opponents,” said Bolsonaro, who took advantage of the large presence of supporters deny the accusation of an attempted coup. “What is a coup? Tanks on the streets, weapons, conspiracy. “None of this happened in Brazil,” he said.
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“A peaceful demonstration”
The meeting between Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters took place in the emblem Avenida Paulista. The former head of state called on his supporters via social networks to reject this Suspicion of a coup against him. In addition, Bolsonaro reiterated that he feels persecuted since the end of his term in 2022: “I am looking for pacification… the way for us to live in peace.”
Jair Bolsonaro demanded that all participants wear Brazilian colors. Photo: AFP
As the social media publication reported, the demonstration was peaceful. According to the AFP Agencythe supporters of the extreme right occupied more than six blocks from the aforementioned avenue of the Brazilian city, the majority wore – like Bolsonaro – the football team’s jersey. “It is important to support him because he represents God, country and family,” said one of the supporters.
However, the clothing of the participants was not a coincidence, the former president called for the colors of the Brazilian flag to be used, among other slogans, such as not carrying banners or flags with criticism, and that these demonstrations should not take place in other places. cities in the country. Holding an Israeli flag, Bolsonaro referred to Lula's recent comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust.
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Bolsonaro and his allies planned a coup
According to the Brazilian policeJair Bolsonaro led a vast conspiracy to remain in power after the 2022 election results.
In addition to the former president, the federal police referred to dozens of high-ranking advisers, ministers and military leaders. The allegation was made through a 134-page court order granting approval an operation against Bolsonaro and his possible accomplices.
The authorities' accusation includes spreading disinformation in front of you possible election fraud, preparing legal arguments for new elections, recruiting military personnel, monitoring judges, and encouraging and guiding the protesters who carried out the attack on government buildings. Following the intervention, the former president was ordered to surrender his passport and have no contact with those under investigation.