In a statement from the Palacio da Alvorada, Jair Bolsonaro thanked the millions of people who voted for his campaign last Sunday. Emphasis on family and country values, He said the demonstrations were a reflection of the anger of many Brazilians.
“We created many leaders throughout Brazil and our dreams are more alive than ever. Facing the whole system, we are facing an epidemic. I have always played with the four lines of the constitution. I will continue to carry out the dictates of the Constitution“.
Bolsonaro has said he has always been labeled “anti-democratic” but will continue to respect the fundamentals of the Brazilian constitution.
The Brazilian President’s Chief of Staff announced that the transition process would begin once the PT was appointed. According to Ciro Nogueira, this should happen after Wednesday.
“The Importance of Pronunciation”
Following the intervention of the outgoing president, the Federal Supreme Court pointed to the possibility of adding his words, objections and roadblocks at the beginning of the transition process.
“The Federal Supreme Court emphasizes the importance of the President’s declaration in guaranteeing the right to come and go in relation to blockades and to recognize the final outcome of elections while determining the initiation of transition”The STF responded in a statement.
Road block
Federal highway police have asked for reinforcements from other security forces in recent hours, aiming to “completely block” roads blocked by Bolsonaro supporters.
“The activation of all the personnel in this institution and the support of the military police is not enough to completely remove the more than 400 sieges”The director general of the PRF, Silvinei Vasques, was still declared a supporter of the president.Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential election last Sunday, in the second round: 50.9 percent of the vote against Jair Bolsonaro to 49.1.
By early morning, total or partial constituencies were still above 200 points in several Brazilian states, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Connections to Brazil’s largest airport, Cuarulhos, in Sao Paulo, were disrupted for several hours. At least 25 flights were cancelled.
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