Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil as coup trial verdict nears • FRANCE 24 English
President Luis Inasio Lula D Silva marked Brazil’s independence day at the head of a military parade. Notably absent, his predecessor, Jr. Bolsinaro. [Music] Bolsinaro is under house arrest as Brazil’s high court deliberates whether he plotted a coup after losing the 2022 election. Lula had harsh words for the former president. The role of some Brazilian politicians who encourage attacks on Brazil is unacceptable. They were elected to serve the Brazilian people, but they only defend their own interests. They are traitors to the nation and history will not forgive them. Brazil’s political left came out for Independence Day with slogans promoting the country’s sovereignty. They say the right is catering to US President Donald Trump. Outraged over what he called a witch hunt against Bolsinaro, the American president levied 50% tariffs against Brazil in July. September 7th is a significant date for us because even though it marks independence, we are still not truly independent. So we have to keep fighting. Pro Bolsinaro protesters took to the streets for the holiday, waving Brazilian, Israeli, and American flags. They have come out to support a measure in the right-wing Senate to grant amnesty to Bolsinaro supporters who stormed the Brazilian Congress building in January 2023. Down there, just a few meters away, the 7th of September parade is taking place. But here is a gathering of patriots who are fighting for amnesty because many people were unjustly convicted. It is expected Bolsinaro will be found guilty in the coming days. If convicted, the former president faces up to 43 years in prison.
Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro marched on Sunday during Independence Day, protesting against the Supreme Court ahead of its verdict this week in his alleged coup trial. Waving flags and chanting, demonstrators accused the court of bias, underscoring deep political divisions in Brazil.
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They are making noise. However, the majority of Brazilians support the conviction of Bolsonaro.
Trump should've been locked up just like this far-right crook.
We stand with you against the commies ❤❤❤❤
Cute little show, but most Brazilians want Bolsonaro in jail after what he did.
Bolsonaro in jail!!!
Where is in the video the gigantic USA flag in one of the rallys? Disgusting…
Tbh…Bolsanaro looks like Christopher Dawkins
Someday we will be free of this vengefull thug. 22 years in power..
most of the left protestors are paid actors, they are trained to call people fascists
Anyone who supports Israel and the US in Brazil should be arrested for treason.
In a live broadcast on the Internet to supporters who were demonstrating on September 7, Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro threatened the family of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, saying that he will go after the minister's wife and daughters.
Where have this seen before?🤨
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