Bolsonaro on his defeat in the Brazilian presidential election: My soul hurts

For his defeat in the second round of the presidential elections in Brazil Jáich Bolsonaro spoke for the first time, addressing supporters who are calling for a military coup to prevent leftist president-elect Luis Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office on January 1.

THE Bolsonaro stated that he had been silent for almost 40 days and added: “My soul aches.”

“The one who decides where I go is you. You are the one who decides which way the armed forces take.”he noted, addressing his supporters who were at the gates of the presidential residence.

In his ambiguous comments, Bolsonaro did not adopt their demand for military intervention, but said the armed forces would respect the Brazilian Constitution.

Bolsonaro has not acknowledged Lula’s victory in the October election and his silence has encouraged his supporters to continue demonstrations outside army bases.

Lula’s narrow victory over Bolsonaro will be certified by Brazil’s National Electoral Authority on Monday.

Bolsonaro added, addressing his supporters, that the armed forces are Brazil’s bulwark in preventing socialism in the country, noting that “nothing is lost” and that their cause will one day prevail.

“The Armed Forces are united. They owe loyalty to our people and respect to the Constitution, and they are responsible for our freedom.”write down.

“Unlike others, we will win”he underlined.

Source: News Beast

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