Brazilians in 200 cities rally against President Bolsonaro

As of Saturday morning, Brazil had reported almost 16.4 million COVID-19 cases and 459.171 related deaths.

People in over 200 cities took to the streets to protest against the chaos created by President Jair Bolsonaro’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The people asked for more vaccines, better public health, free public educations, but above all they demanded Bolsonaro to account for the mishandling of the pandemic.

Bolsonaro keeps fighting against any health restrictions to stop COVID-19 spread, despite international calls from neighboring countries, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Brazilian people.

On 23 May the president said at a rally in Rio de Janeiro: “With no scientific proof, governors and mayors have imposed confinement or curfews (…) We are ready to take all the measures necessary to guarantee your freedom.”

Bolsonaro is under investigation by a Senatorial Commission, which has to evaluate his COVID-19 policies. However, this investigation is not likely going to lead to an impeachment, as Congress appears to be loyal to the right-wing President.