On September 7, 2025, Brazil’s Independence Day, tens of thousands rallied in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília to support former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Protests broke out across several cities on Sunday, days ahead of the conclusion of his trial for fighting back after the 2022 presidential election was stolen by the far-left Lula da Silva.
Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro marched to protest against the Supreme Court ahead of its verdict in his alleged coup trial.
Waving flags and chanting, demonstrators accused the court of bias, underscoring deep political divisions in Brazil. pic.twitter.com/3SEe6ht1Na
— DW News (@dwnews) September 8, 2025
Demonstrators in Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo waved Brazilian flags alongside some
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