Anti-Bolsonaro protests held in several cities in Brazil

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Protests against President Jair Bolsonaro were reported in several Brazilian cities on Sunday, February 21st.

The rallies were coordinated by the Brasil Popular and Povo Sem Medo (A People Without Fear) organizations and supported by social groups, political parties and labor unions.

Demands included a guarantee of the Covid-19 vaccine for the whole population and the reinstatement of emergency aid, in addition to Bolsonaro's impeachment.

In Brasília, the motorcade began around 11 AM and took up three lanes of the Ministries Esplanade. In Recife, drivers took off from Macaxeira Square towards the Boa Viagem neighborhood.

Brazil has so far recorded over 10 million Covid-19 cases, and nearly 250,000 deaths. Bolsonaro, 65, a Covid-19 survivor, periodically visits crowded beaches, engaging with supporters without masks and without social distancing.

A recent poll by CNT shows Bolsonaro's job approval down sharply since October to 32.9%.

At: https://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/politics-and-societysocietybrazillife/anti-bolsonaro-protests-sweep-across-several-cities-in-brazil/

Protesters inflate an effigy of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia during Sunday's nationwide protests against the right-wing leader.

Bolsonaro's handling of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, as well as his open disregard despite having been a survivor himself, have sparked outrage in the South American giant of 214 million.

[Judi Lynn]

1. Wonderful effigy has loomed into view for the people of Brazil, they surely "have his number."

It has captured his "spirit" so well, hasn't it? My god. So impressive.

In some other setting it could be someone could say they made a monster, but in this case, it would have to be admitted it shows the heart of Bolsonaro.

What an amazing surprise to discover there is a political group, named "Povo Sem Medo!" Spectacular. So impressive.

Immediately it reminds one of the song that came to life almost in no time during the right-wing coup in Honduras, in 2009! The people were being tortured, assassinated, murdered in public, etc. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten their country back yet, but it's a matter of time.

(They fear us because we are not afraid)

I loved it so much it kept replaying constantly in my head after the first time I heard it, and here it is, 2021, twelve years later, and I STILL can't forget it!

Wonderful 'hook' allows the phrase to stay with people who are hoping for freedom from fascists. It almost can be said to cheer you up, make you feel less isolated.

Bolsonaro is so clearly the "Trump of the Tropics." He and Trump have carved out the very worst, unpardonable records of abuse of power, of neglect of the well-being of the people in the world.

Thank you for this article. Power to the humans and all innocent life on earth.

(Just noticed Honduras' flag bears the same colors as those in Argentina's.)