Thousands rally in defense of democracy in São Paulo
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Yesterday, thousands of Brazilians rallied at the University of São Paulo’s law school in defense of democracy and against President Jair Bolsonaro’s re-election bid. Organizers read “A Letter to Brazilians,” signed by over one million citizens, calling for the respecting of election results during this October’s presidential election and upholding the rule of law. A similar letter, organized by São Paulo's confederation of industries and signed by many prominent Brazilians in the business sector and union leadership, additionally demonstrated support for the judiciary, which is often attacked by Bolsonaro and his allies. Bolsonaro has spread disinformation in an effort to grow distrust in the country’s electoral system and has preemptively looked to claim fraud as he consistently trails front-runner and former president Lula in polls (
Thousands rally in defense of democracy in São Paulo
Thousands rally in defense of democracy in…
Thousands rally in defense of democracy in São Paulo
Yesterday, thousands of Brazilians rallied at the University of São Paulo’s law school in defense of democracy and against President Jair Bolsonaro’s re-election bid. Organizers read “A Letter to Brazilians,” signed by over one million citizens, calling for the respecting of election results during this October’s presidential election and upholding the rule of law. A similar letter, organized by São Paulo's confederation of industries and signed by many prominent Brazilians in the business sector and union leadership, additionally demonstrated support for the judiciary, which is often attacked by Bolsonaro and his allies. Bolsonaro has spread disinformation in an effort to grow distrust in the country’s electoral system and has preemptively looked to claim fraud as he consistently trails front-runner and former president Lula in polls (