Deputy traveled from Minas Gerais to the Federal District in mobilization against the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro and convictions of January 8
The walk led by federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG), who left Minas Gerais heading to Brasília, is scheduled to arrive this Sunday (25). The final point of the route will be Praça do Cruzeiro, in the federal capital. The movement, which began last Monday (19), covered approximately 240 kilometers as a form of protest against the arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro and convictions related to acts of January 8 of 2023.
According to the parliamentarian, the act has a “symbolic” character and aims to “bring light” and “give hope” to supporters. This Saturday (24), in an exclusive interview with Young Panwhen passing through Valparaíso de Goiás, Nikolas assessed the objective of political mobilization in the population. During the journey, the deputy shared reports of cases that he considers “absurd” in the country for every 10 kilometers traveled, including mentions of the death of trader Cleriston Pereira da Cunha in Papuda.
Security and logistics
The deputy’s security drew attention during the journey. In videos posted on social media, Nikolas Ferreira was seen using . The parliamentarian alleged the presence of alleged infiltrators and threats to justify the measure. Furthermore, the walk was attended by other opposition figures, such as deputies Gustavo Gayer (PL-GO), André Fernandes (PL-CE) and the former councilor Carlos Bolsonaro (Republicans-RJ).
In response to the proximity of the protesters, the Institutional Security Office (GSI) around the Palácio do Planalto. The measure, according to the organization, follows security protocols to reinforce the protection of the presidential installation in the face of demonstrations scheduled for nearby locations.
Reactions
The mobilization generated political clashes. The PT leader in the Chamber, Lindbergh Farias (RJ), , claiming that the act represented a risk to road safety on BR-040 because it had not been previously communicated and because it occupied lanes.
The PRF, in turn, informed that it became aware of the event after it began and that it would adopt measures to preserve the safety of highway users and the protesters themselves. The representative’s office stated that it maintained collaborative communication with the authorities and denied serious incidents or infractions during the movement, classifying the movement as “organic and peaceful”.
