Duda Salabert entered with representation with the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) asking for the pre-trial detention of the former president for ‘false and inflamed speech’ that ‘represents a risk to democratic order’
Federal deputy Duda Salabert took a significant measure when triggering the against the former president . The action was motivated by a demonstration held in Rio de Janeiro, where Bolsonaro would have given speeches that, according to Salabert, violate public order and institutional security of Brazil.
The parliamentarian expresses concern about the former president’s statements, who raise doubts about the electoral process, and fears that such discourses can encourage extremist groups to perpetuate waves of violence in society and social networks.
“The permanence of this false and inflamed discourse represents a risk to democratic order, because it feeds the dissatisfaction of extremist groups that in the past have already practiced violent acts against democratic institutions,” wrote the deputy.
Duda Salabert asks PGR to open an investigative procedure against Bolsonaro. Suggested measures include the former president’s pre-trial detention, as well as precautionary measures such as suspension of social networks by Bolsonaro and the ban on his participation in public events. The demonstration in Rio de Janeiro, which motivated the deputy’s action, was a campaign event related to pockets, where the controversial statements would have been made.
*With information from Aline Beckety
*Report produced with the aid of AI
