© Reuters. A demonstrator burns a doll representing President Bolsonaro throughout a protest in opposition to far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
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SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian demonstrators gathered in a number of state capitals on Saturday to protest in opposition to the federal authorities and name for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro.
Presidential hopeful Ciro Gomes took half within the protest in Rio de Janeiro and was additionally anticipated on the demonstration in São Paulo, in keeping with native media.
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whom polls present forward of Bolsonaro in a simulated 2022 matchup, didn’t attend the protests.
Along with criticizing right-wing Bolsonaro and his dealing with of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrators additionally protested inflation and excessive gas costs.
In Rio de Janeiro, the protest introduced collectively tons of of individuals, with the help of commerce unions and left-wing events. One group introduced an enormous inflatable fuel canister bearing the inscription: “Is it costly? It is Bolsonaro’s fault.”
Saturday’s demonstrations have been a response to a rally of Bolsonaro supporters on Sept. 7. Protesters additionally gathered within the central area’s capital of São Paulo and in northern state capitals akin to Recife and Belém.
The protests in opposition to the president introduced collectively center-left events, commerce unions and social actions, marking an try by the opposition to indicate unity.
In line with the organizers, the demonstrations came about in additional than 200 cities throughout the nation.
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