Postcard of the city of São Paulo was the main point of the act held in several capitals of the country; Protesters asked Anistia for involved in Janeirp 8
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) held on Sunday (3) demonstrations in several cities of the country, focusing on the defense of amnesty to investigated by scammers of January 8, 2023, attacks on Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court (STF), and criticism of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT). The main act occurred on Paulista Avenue, in São Paulo, bringing together political and religious leaders linked to the right.
Even prevented from participating in person, Bolsonaro accompanied the protests of the house in Brasilia, where it fulfills precautionary measures imposed by Moraes. Since July 18, he has been prohibited from leaving the capital on weekends and using social networks. In a message sent by a broadcast list, the former president thanked the supporters: “Thank you all for our freedom.”
Focus on Trump and criticism of the STF
The demonstrations take place in the wake of the sanctions imposed by the United States government to Minister Alexandre de Moraes, under the so-called Magnitsky Law-a measure that encouraged the pocket base, which sees in the international performance of Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) a way to press the STF. At the same time, the increase in rates promoted by Donald Trump about Brazilian products generated discomfort in the Lula administration.
US flags and posters in support of the US President were seen in the protests, which also had as flags the impeachment of Moraes and the processing of an amnesty project convicted of involvement in an attempted coup.
Absence of Tarcisio and the presence of leadership
The governor of São Paulo, Tarcisio de Freitas (Republicans), appointed as a possible successor of Bolsonaro in 2026, did not attend the act in the state capital for health reasons. According to Mayor Ricardo Nunes (MDB), he underwent a medical procedure. “He is missing,” said Nunes, who participated in the demonstration alongside names such as Pastor Silas Malafaia, PL President Valdemar Costa Neto, and Deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG).
In a speech, Nikolas announced that the 30th impeachment request against Alexandre de Moraes will be filed this week. “Either the senators purge Moraes from the Supreme Court, or they will be purged from Congress in 2026,” he said, addressing Senate President David Alcolumbre (Union-AP). The parliamentarian also demanded that the Chamber of Deputies guide the Amnesty project. “President Hugo Motta, the time has come to divide men’s boys. I don’t play with the lives of people unfairly arrested, with disproportionate penalties,” he said.
With the slogan “Reaja, Brazil”, this Sunday’s acts followed a new decentralization strategy, allowing parliamentarians to lead protests on their electoral bases. In addition to Sao Paulo, there were also demonstrations in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Goiânia and Belém-where the former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro participated.
On social networks, Bolsonarist leaders used phrases such as “Brazil above STF” and “Brazil with Bolsonaro” to summon militancy. In Sao Paulo, organizers celebrated the general public, although leaders such as Deputy Sostenes Cavalcante (PL-RJ) and Pastor Silas Malafaia had relativized the importance of the number of participants in previous demonstrations. Cavalcante mocked USP’s public counting studies, which indicated a presence in previous acts: “One of USP does not know how to tell Brazilians.” Deputy Marco Feliciano (PL-SP) also mocked: “They will say that he flopted. He flopped where?”
The main claims of protesters – broad amnesty for involved in January 8 and the impeachment of Moraes – face strong resistance in Congress. The analysis of experts is that, despite the mobilization, both guidelines are poorly likely to prosper, especially without the support of the Senate or the chairman of the House. Still, the protests show that the pocket base remains active and mobilized.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
*Report produced with the aid of AI
