Bolsonaro Rallies Support Amid Legal Challenges, Calls for 'Pacification'

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, facing potential jail time, garners massive support in São Paulo, advocating for peace and amnesty for his supporters.

Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters filled São Paulo's Paulista Avenue, protesting against his legal persecution and calling for amnesty for those jailed after the January 8, 2023, attacks.
Bolsonaro, barred from running for office until 2030, remains a central figure in Brazilian politics, urging for 'pacification' and denying any coup attempt.
The rally highlighted Bolsonaro's significant base, with estimates of the crowd size ranging from 185,000 to 1.8 million participants.
Investigations into Bolsonaro and his allies include allegations of plotting a coup and illegally receiving jewels from Saudi Arabia.
Critics of Bolsonaro warn against complacency with coup mongers, as federal police investigations include military generals among those alleged to have plotted in support of Bolsonaro.