In the document, signed by the superintendent of the PRF in the Federal District, Adriana Mancilha Pivato, the agency informs that it became aware of the demonstration after the start of the route
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) sent a letter to the office of federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG) regarding the walk initiated by the parliamentarian along the BR-040 highway, towards Brasília, in protest against the arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL).
In the document, signed by the superintendent of the PRF in the Federal District, Adriana Mancilha Pivato, the agency informs that it became aware of the demonstration after the beginning of the route, which made it impossible to carry out prior risk analysis and adequate operational planning.
According to the text, the corporation began to adopt measures to preserve the safety of protesters and other highway users, citing the risk of accidents.
“Once the information has been received by this Superintendency, the appropriate measures are being taken to preserve the safety of protesters and highway users,” says the document.
The PRF also states that it was available to provide technical guidance, highlighting the need to comply with legal standards during travel.
Deputies Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ) and Rogério Correia filed a request for action with the PRF requesting administrative measures to prevent the continuation of the walk along BR-040. In the document, parliamentarians allege that the act was initiated without prior communication to the authorities, which would have made safety planning unfeasible and put highway drivers at risk.
They also maintain that there are records of use of the shoulder and the roadway, as well as evidence of a helicopter landing in the vicinity of the road, which, according to the request, would worsen the risk to road safety and could constitute administrative and criminal offenses. The deputies request that the PRF evaluate the restriction, suspension or redirection of the demonstration, based on the Brazilian Traffic Code.
However, Nikolas Ferreira’s advisor stated that there was no formal notification, but only the sending of a preventive and collaborative email by the PRF.
According to the deputy’s team, the contact did not bring any recommendations, determinations or administrative measures, and so far there has been no need for intervention, as no complications were recorded during the journey.
“We received an email from the Federal Highway Police, in which the body made itself available to act, if necessary, with a focus on the safety of participants in the Walk for Justice and Freedom”, informed the office.
The advisory added that it maintains constant communication and cooperation with the PRF Superintendence in the Federal District, in addition to frequent contact with the DF’s security bodies. According to the office, representatives even participated in a meeting this week to discuss the issue.
This Thursday, the 23rd, Nikolas responded to criticism from political opponents. In an interview with the Metrópoles portal, he said that the initiative takes place in an “organic and peaceful” way and does not use public resources. “I’m on vacation, I do what I want,” he said.
Also this Friday, the 23rd, business entities from Minas Gerais defended, in a joint note, the right to free expression and respect for the Democratic Rule of Law. “Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of demonstration are constitutional rights and essential components of any nation that claims to be civilized, plural and prosperous”, state the entities.
The document is signed by the Commercial and Business Association of Minas Gerais, the Chamber of Store Managers of Belo Horizonte; the Industrial and Business Center of Minas Gerais, the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Minas Gerais, the Federation of Chambers of Store Managers of the State of Minas Gerais, the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of the State of Minas Gerais, the Federation of Commercial and Business Associations of the State of Minas Gerais, the Federation of Cargo Transport and Logistics Companies of the State of Minas Gerais and the Federation of Industries of the State of Minas Gerais.
The walk began in Paracatu (MG) and should end on Sunday in Brasília. Two hundred and fifty kilometers separate the two cities.
Leaders such as former councilor Carlos Bolsonaro (PL-SC), federal deputies Maurício do Vôlei (PL-MG), Zé Trovão (PL-SC), André Fernandes (PL-CE), Luciano Zucco (PL-RS), Delegado Caveira (PL-PA), Carlos Jordy (PL-RJ) and senators Magno Malta (PL-ES) and Marcos do Val (Podemos-ES), among others, joined the march A Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro also endorsed the act.
