Bolsonarism praised the movement of (PL) at the beginning of last week, set off for the offensive against (PT) when the American announced the tariff two days later, took a step back in the face of negative repercussions and now divides on strategies to face the crisis.
Last Monday, for example, Governor Tarcisio de Freitas (Republicans) ended Trump, defended Bolsonaro and embraced criticism of both the (Superior Electoral Court) and the (Supreme Court).
With the tariff, the first movement of right -wing governors was from what would be a removal of. This without any critical mention of the US President or the tariffs imposed on Brazil.
Now, however, they admit the negative impact of the tariff, reinforce the need for dialogue, ask for negotiations and season their argument with milder criticism of the executive.
Already Bolsonaro and his sons Eduardo and Flavio continue to press Congress for the approval of an amnesty that free the former president of the trial of the coup plot in exchange for the end of Trump’s tariff after their investment in the United States.
1) Trump defends Bolsonaro
The crisis began on Monday (7), with one in which the American came out in defense of Bolsonaro, saying that he is the victim of persecution and should be tried only by the Brazilian population at the polls.
Tarcisio, poking at the same time the TSE, which made Bolsonaro ineligible, and the Supreme Court, where the former captain will be tried later this year for attempted coup.
Commenting on the post, the federal deputy licensed (PL-SP) that “Trump does not throw words in the wind” and that the coming times could bring “good news”.
2) Trump announces tariff
Trump announced the tariff on Wednesday afternoon (9), in the form of one. In the document, the Republican cites “Halloween” against Bolsonaro, speaks of illegal censorship orders of the Supreme Court and announces a 50% surcharge on all Brazilian products from August 1.
The United States is the second largest importer of Brazilian goods, and any fare at this level will have important consequences for national economy.
Lula summoned his ministers and, saying that Brazil will not be protected and that the judiciary is independent.
Bolsonaro also spoke, reporting admiration for the United States and.
Right -wing governors silenced for a few hours. When they came to public, it went to.
Romeu Zema (Novo), governor of Minas Gerais, said on Wednesday night that “Brazilian companies and workers will pay the bill of Lula, Janja and STF.”
Tarcisio was in the same line. “They had time to honor dictatorships, defend censorship and assault the largest direct investor in Brazil,” he said. “Other countries sought negotiation.”
Ronaldo Caiado (Union), governor of Goiás, made criticism in the same sense. The governors of Paraná, Ratinho Jr (PSD) and Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro (PL), who are also close to Bolsonaro, remained silent.
3) Bolsonarism retreat
The wooden horse began the next day, when it was clear that the states by the surcharge and that any movement confused with endorsement to the tariffs would bring unpopularity. In São Paulo, Tarcisio was the target of hard editorials from Folha and The State of São Paulo.
In a video recorded on Thursday (10), Zema again criticized the trial of the coup plot, but called the tax imposed by Trump.
Caiado spoke again in the formation of a parliamentary negotiation committee, but avoided attacking attacks on the government. “This arm wrestling only brings harm to the Brazilian people,” he said.
In a press interview, Tarcisio defined the US as “first -time allies,” but and said it was necessary to negotiate. “We need to set aside ideological issues, political issues, revanchism, and work,” he said.
The governor hanged the rest of the agenda of that day and flew to Brasilia, starting that included former president Jair Bolsonaro, and STF ministers.
At the meeting with Bolsonaro, not the amnesty to Bolsonarists. According to reports, the former president was silent and made no objections.
The Supreme Magistrates, Tarcisio asked Bolsonaro’s passport to release so that the former president could travel to the US and negotiate with Trump, as, from Sheet. The proposal was considered “strain”.
In an event in the interior of São Paulo this Saturday (12), Tarcisio moderated the tone even more. Without linking the tariffs again to the Lula administration, he said that he praised Itamaraty and denied that he asked Bolsonaro’s passport to STF ministers.
4) Racha and Amnesty Pressure
Already under fire on the left for dressing the cap with the slogan “Make America Great Again” and for endorsing Trump’s criticism, the governor of São Paulo also became a target of pockets.
Shortly after Tarcisio’s visit to the American embassy, Eduardo Bolsonaro posted a message at X rejecting any agreement that was not passing by the amnesty. “Either there is a wide, general and unrestricted amnesty to start or welcome to ‘Brazuela'”.
The senator (PL-RJ) also criticized the governor and defended amnesty as a way to reverse the fees. “Maybe I’m a little more up to date than Tarcisio and having a little better reading than is going on in the head of the president of the United States,” he said.
In a gentle speech modulation, former President Jair Bolsonaro posted a message on Sunday, in which he says he does not “not rejoice” with the possible impact of tariffs. Still, he insists on the request for amnesty: “In the event of harmony and independence between the powers, the forgiveness between brothers is born, and with the amnesty peace for the economy.”
5) Reaction of Lula, PT and Left
In the meantime, the left, in protest that would be about the taxation of great fortunes, but ended up incorporating the agenda of national sovereignty. The public was larger than that of the last Bolsonarist demonstration (12 thousand).
Part of the PT sees on Trump’s letter an opportunity for Lula. Also in this view, the chance of playing the wear generated by the tariffs.
“That cowardly thing, which prepared a blow, did not have the courage to do, is being sued, will be tried and sent his son to the United States to ask Trump to make a threat,” (11), referring to Bolsonaro.
In court, there is no indication that the Supreme will give in to Trump’s demands, and the trial of the coup plot should proceed normally. The situation of Eduardo Bolsonaro, who is investigated for attempted obstruction of justice, however ,.
