Overview

• Tens of thousands marched in more than 30 cities, with major turnouts in Rio, São Paulo, Brasília and Salvador.
• In Copacabana, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Chico Buarque headlined a concert backing the demonstrations.
• The Chamber-approved 'blindaje' amendment would require secret congressional authorization before criminal cases against lawmakers could proceed.
• Lawmakers also fast-tracked debate on an amnesty that could cover January 8 convicts and potentially Jair Bolsonaro, who was recently sentenced to 27 years by the Supreme Federal Court.
• Public pressure prompted some deputies to apologize for supporting the shield, Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski warned of criminal infiltration risks, and Senator Alessandro Vieira said he will urge the Senate to reject the proposal.