Manifestation had criticism of the Supreme Court, requests for amnesty and exaltation to Trump; former president participated in a distance for complying with precautionary measures
The demonstration in support of the former president (PL) brought together about 37,600 people at São Paulo, on Sunday afternoon (3), according to the USP and NGO political debate monitor estimated. The calculation was made from aerial images captured by drones and analyzed with artificial intelligence. The margin of error is 12%, which indicates a variation between 33.1 thousand and 42.1 thousand participants.
With banners, t -shirts in the colors of the flag and posters in defense of amnesty to those investigated for the acts of, the protesters criticized the minister of the Supreme Court (STF), and the president (PT). There were also United States flags and posters in support of Donald Trump, after the announcement of Supreme Supreme Minister based on the call.
The event was summoned by right-hand leaders, especially Pastor Silas Malafaia, who spoke on top of the electric trio alongside names such as the Federal Deputy (PL-MG), the mayor of São Paulo (MDB), and PL President Valdemar Costa Neto. Bolsonaro did not attend the demonstration because he was subjected to precautionary measures imposed by Moraes, which include use of electronic anklet, prohibition of use of social networks and leaving home on weekends. Still, the former president accompanied the acts of the house and sent a message of thanks to the supporters: “Thank you all for our freedom.”
During the event, Nikolas Ferreira announced that he will file the 30th Impeachment Request against Moraes and pressured the Congress to vote on the amnesty project to the January 8 prisoners. “Either the senators purge Moraes from the STF, or they will be purged from Congress in 2026,” he said.
The absence of the governor of São Paulo, Tarcisio de Freitas (Republicans), was criticized by Malafaia. According to the São Paulo government, the governor underwent a thyroid radio ablation procedure on Sunday and is doing well. Quoted for 2026, Tarcisio tries to balance support to the Bolsanist base with a more moderate posture.
According to USP monitor researchers, the methodology used has an average accuracy of 72.9% and accuracy of 69.5%. The peak of audiences was recorded at 3:33 pm, during Nikolas’ speech, when there were also about 31,000 spectators watching the live broadcast on Malafaia channel on YouTube. The demonstration was the largest of the year in Sao Paulo since April, when 44,900 people went to the streets. In February 2024, the estimated public was 185,000 people – a record number since the beginning of the historic monitor series.
In addition to the state capital, there were acts in other cities, such as Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Goiânia and Belém-where the former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro participated. Despite the mobilization, experts point out that guidelines such as the broad amnesty and impeachment of Moraes have a low chance to advance in Congress.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
*Report produced with the aid of AI
