Jair Bolsonaro, Former President of Brazil, Takes Charge of ‘Free Speech’ Rally in Sao Paulo | Bolsonaro News

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro led a protest in Sao Paulo against the ban of the social media platform X on the country’s Independence Day. Bolsonaro criticized Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who had ordered the platform’s suspension for failing to comply with Brazilian law. The decision was made following a dispute between Moraes and X’s owner, Elon Musk. Despite the Supreme Court upholding the ban, Bolsonaro and his far-right supporters saw it as an attack on free speech. Bolsonaro, who himself has spread misinformation about electoral fraud, used the protest to denounce Moraes and the alleged bias in the 2022 elections. This comes after Bolsonaro and his allies challenged the election results, leading to protests and violence in Brasilia earlier this year. Bolsonaro’s call to rally on Independence Day reflects the polarized political landscape in Brazil, with tensions between the far right and the judiciary. The protest highlights the ongoing power struggle in Brazilian politics and the challenges to democracy in the country.

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