Mayor commented on the restrictions imposed by the Supreme Court and classified them as excessive, noting that the former president has no formal conviction
Protests in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro are scheduled to take place in 17 Brazilian capitals on Sunday (3). The mayor of Sao Paulo, Ricardo Nunes, confirmed his presence at the event, expressing his support for Bolsonaro and criticizing the electronic anklet measures imposed by the Supreme Court Minister (Supreme Court), Alexandre de Moraes. Nunes classified these measures as excessive, noting that the former president is under house arrest without formal conviction. He emphasized the importance of positioning himself respectfully in relation to institutions, but questioned the normality of these actions.
During a Catholic event in Sao Paulo, Nunes also commented on the “tariff” imposed by former US President Donald Trump, claiming to be in favor of reducing rates. He highlighted the need for the federal government to resolve the issue with the United States “quietly.” The absence of some governors in support of the protest was noted, with Tarcísio de Freitas, for example, unable to participate due to surgery. Other governors, such as Ronaldo Caiado and Romeu Zema, will not be present due to various commitments.
The absence of governors aligned with Bolsonaro raises questions about their motivations, possibly related to political calculations. Analysts suggest that these leaders may be avoiding direct associations with the event so as not to compromise their future political ambitions. On the other hand, the protests illustrate Bolsonaro’s continuous influence on Brazilian politics, even after his term. The mobilization around his name and criticism of the judicial decisions that affect him show that the former president still has significant popular support.
*With information from Misael Mainetti
*Report produced with the aid of AI
