Overview

• Large left-wing rallies filled Avenida Paulista and Copacabana within roughly 48 hours of calls, drawing tens of thousands.
• A Chamber move tying a broad amnesty to the so‑called PEC da Blindagem fueled the outcry, with critics dubbing it the “PEC da Bandidagem.”
• After the backlash and public apologies from some deputies, the proposal has been pared to penalty “dosimetria” and now faces tough odds in the Senate.
• Lula is viewed as the political beneficiary as the PT plays a supporting role and demonstrators reclaim national symbols beyond party colors.
• Right-wing fragmentation, including missteps associated with Eduardo Bolsonaro and the fallout from Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction, has undercut the camp’s strategy.