Bolsonaro's Supporters Rally Amidst Political Turmoil and Controversy

Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro staged protests across several cities against Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The demonstrations followed accusations of a coup attempt after Bolsonaro's electoral defeat in 2022.

Bolsonaro, charged with plotting to overthrow Lula, faces trial and potential imprisonment. While he did not attend the gatherings, his presence was felt via a phone call orchestrated by his son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, during a Rio de Janeiro protest. On house arrest, Bolsonaro is restricted from leaving home on weekends and holidays.

Amid rising tensions, U.S. tariffs and sanctions on Brazil and Moraes, respectively, exacerbate the situation. These measures, linked to allegations of intervention in Brazilian affairs, were announced last week. As Bolsonaro's case unfolds, political divisions are underscored by protestors' chants and displays of American flags.