Bolsonaro goes to the demonstration and greets supporters, who criticize the Supreme Court

Bolsonaro goes to the demonstration and greets supporters, who criticize the Supreme Court

President Jair Bolsonaro (landed at the Esplanada dos Ministérios and, without wearing a mask, greeted supporters who are in front of the Planalto Palace participating in the demonstration. He was accompanied by his son Flávio Bolsonaro, senator from Rio de Janeiro.

In the manifestation, criticism of the actions of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) prevails. Some protesters wielded a banner calling for "military intervention". There is also a banner that asks for "intervention in the STF".

The Supreme Court has been the target of attacks by Bolsonaro and his supporters after the Court authorized the execution of search and seizure warrants targeting Bolsonarists. They are investigated in the fake news survey.

In front of the Plateau, Bolsonaro shook hands with the protesters, who are gathered in a protective grid set up in front of the Palace. He walked the length of the railing, posed for pictures and picked up children on his lap.

The use of masks has been mandatory in public places in the Federal District since April 30. Most of the protesters wear the mask, but there are also people who, like the president, have waived protection.

In addition, health authorities recommend social detachment as a way to contain the advancement of the new coronavirus in the country. This includes avoiding hugs, handshakes and crowds.

One day after overtaking Spain, Brazil yesterday surpassed France in number of deaths from the new coronavirus and is now the fourth country in the world with the highest number of deaths from the disease. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the French recorded 28,774 deaths. Brazil, on the other hand, has a total balance of 28,834, including the 956 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. The lethality rate is 5.8%, or 13.7 deaths per 100 thousand inhabitants.

Bolsonaro left the Alvorada Palace on board a helicopter and flew over the Esplanade for about 15 minutes. Then, the helicopter landed next to the Planalto Palace, and the president went on foot to where the protesters were.

After greeting the supporters who crowded along the railing, he mounted a horse from the Military Police cavalry and toured the area again before returning to the official residence.

Before Bolsonaro's arrival at the demonstration. A group chanted orders of order against the STF in front of the Court. "STF, pay attention, your toga will become a floor cloth", they said. There are also banners saying "below the dictatorship of the STF".

Last Wednesday (27), the Federal Police carried out a series of search and seizure warrants against bolsonaristas for spreading fake news. The order was given by the STF in the scope of the investigation that investigates the dissemination of these false news.

One of those investigated, state deputy Douglas Garcia (PSL-SP) participates in the act in the federal capital. He and a group of supporters wearing a "conservative movement" T-shirt sang a shout of order against the STF. "Supreme is the people," they shouted.