Brazilian Cities Bracing for Massive Protests as Bolsonaro’s Rural Backers Rally”
As Brazil approaches its National Independence Day on September 7, supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro are preparing for large-scale rallies across the country, sparking concerns about potential violence. In cities like Sinop, located in the heart of Brazil’s agricultural region, many voters remain fiercely loyal to Bolsonaro, seeing him as a “messenger from God” dedicated to changing the nation’s future.
In Sinop, a city where nearly 80% of voters backed Bolsonaro in the 2018 elections, his supporters are out in full force, with flags and T-shirts emblazoned with his name. Ilson José Redivo, president of the city’s farmers’ union, is among the most vocal, displaying a billboard at his office with a slogan emphasizing faith and family values in support of the president.
Redivo and other fervent Bolsonaro supporters are gearing up for what they believe will be the largest demonstration Brazil has ever witnessed. They are rallying in favor of the president, who is facing increasing criticism and political tension. However, many Brazilians are concerned about the potential for unrest and violence, with fears that the mass mobilizations may escalate into dangerous confrontations, threatening the stability of Brazil’s fledgling democracy.
