The celebrations of the Bicentennial of Independence by Brazil were marked by civic-military acts and parades this Wednesday (7). presidential if spoke about the celebrations 200 years of Independence.
At least 25 capitals hold the events, including São Paulo (SP), Brasília (DF), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Belo Horizonte (MG), Recife (PE), Salvador (BA), Curitiba (PR), Florianópolis ( SC), Porto Alegre (RS), Palmas (TO), São Luís (MA), Cuiabá (MT), Maceió (AL), Rio Branco (AC), Boa Vista (RR), Fortaleza (CE), Porto Velho ( RO), Vitória (ES), Belém (PA), Macapá (AP), Natal (RN), Manaus (AM), João Pessoa (PB), Teresina (PI) and Aracaju (SE).
Traditionally held on Independence Day, the Cry of the Excluded was also held this Wednesday in several Brazilian capitals. The demonstrations are a counterpoint to pro-government acts.
Presidential candidates manifest
Candidates for the Presidency of the Republic used their social networks to talk about the celebrations of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Brazil.
the former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) published a phrase used in his radio and TV advertisement broadcast on Tuesday (6), according to which September 7 “should be a day of love and unity for Brazil” — which, according to him, “is not what happens today”. “I have faith that Brazil will regain its flag, sovereignty and democracy,” he said.
The president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) published a video of the fireworks display that took place on Tuesday night (6), when supporters gathered in front of the TV Tower, on the Monumental Axis, in Brasília. The caption is an excerpt from the Independence Anthem: “Freedom has already dawned on the horizon of Brazil”.
Ciro Gomes (PDT) also manifested. “And may God bless us that nothing and no one will be able to steal our peace and our freedom — on this day or at any time in our history,” he wrote. He also said he had “hope” that Brazil would find “a new path”.
Already Simone Tebet (MDB) wrote that, 200 years after the date of origin of the commemoration, “we see that independence is still a dream to be achieved”. “This September 7th, I reaffirm our commitment to reducing inequalities, eradicating poverty and ending hunger,” he added.
the candidate Soraya Thronicke (Union Brazil) said that Brazilians cannot “admit that they kidnap our symbols, and our hope, nor that they make Independence Day an election date”. “The flag is ours!”, he added.
Felipe D’Avila (New) said that the Bicentennial “is an emblematic date that belongs to all of us”. “Talking about Independence, by the way, is talking about freedom. And what we want for our country is that every citizen can exercise their freedom responsibly,” he said.
the candidate Vera Lucia (PSTU) wrote on his social media, but made no direct reference to the celebration. “Bolsonaro and his threats will not pass,” he said in his publication.
Already Sofia Manzano (PCB) said that the “ruling class” has been appropriating identity guidelines by “extolling Leopoldina” — the first wife of Emperor D. Pedro I. She highlighted the empress’s position as a woman and stated that September 7 is a day of struggle for the excluded.
The other presidential candidates have not yet commented on the date.
Speech on the Esplanade
President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) said in a speech at the Esplanada dos Ministérios, in Brasilia, that the country currently has a “thriving economy”, which is registering a drop in inflation and job creation. He highlighted the reduction in gasoline prices and the scope of the Auxílio Brasil program, for income distribution.
“Behold, Brazil reappears with a thriving economy, with one of the cheapest gasoline in the world, with one of the most comprehensive social programs in the world, which is Auxílio Brasil, with a record in job creation, with inflation plummeting and with a wonderful people who understand where their country can go,” he told supporters from atop an electric trio.
The president stated that everyone has an “obligation to play within the four lines” of the Constitution. “With a re-election, we will bring into those four lines everyone who dares to stay outside them,” he said.
In his speech, Bolsonaro said he was still happy to bring “the truth” to the population. He stated that, currently, “everyone” knows the other Powers better.
“I have also shown you that knowledge also liberates. Today, everyone knows who the Executive branch is, everyone knows what the Chamber of Deputies is, everyone knows what the Federal Senate is, and everyone knows what the Federal Supreme Court is,” he said. When citing the STF, there were boos among those present.
Bolsonaro called the country’s political situation a “fight of good against evil”. According to him, who is running for reelection, “the evil that lasted for 14 years in the country wants to return to the scene of the crime”. “They won’t. The people are on our side. The people are on the side of good, the people know what they want”, he added.
Source: CNN Brasil
