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Bolsonaro Rallies 45,000 Supporters in Sao Paulo as Coup Trial Looms

The former Brazilian president calls for amnesty for January 8 rioters while denying charges of plotting a coup and political assassinations.

An inflatable with text that reads in Portuguese, "Supreme Court tyrant," in reference to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, passes through a demonstration demanding amnesty for those arrested for 2023's alleged coup attempt, in Sao Paulo, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini)
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro take part in a demonstration demanding amnesty for those arrested for 2023's alleged coup attempt, in Sao Paulo, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini)
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gather, on the day of a demonstration against Bolsonaro's judicial process and to demand the amnesty of all accused of taking part in the allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
A supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro wears a mask of U.S. President Donald Trump attends a demonstration demanding amnesty for those arrested for 2023's alleged coup attempt, in Sao Paulo, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini)

Overview

  • Jair Bolsonaro led a rally in Sao Paulo on April 6, drawing approximately 45,000 supporters to advocate for an amnesty law for individuals convicted in the January 8, 2023 riots.
  • The former president faces trial later this year on charges of conspiracy, criminal organization, and plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
  • Bolsonaro is accused of being aware of plans to assassinate President Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
  • He has denied all charges, framing them as politically motivated persecution and comparing his situation to that of other far-right leaders globally.
  • Despite his political ban until 2030, Bolsonaro has expressed intentions to challenge the ruling and run for the presidency in 2026.