ANALYSIS: Bolsonaro condemns Jefferson's act, but at the same time criticizes Justice, creating a parallel between action and reaction

And the President of the Republic of Brazil? The highest authority that should be an untouchable example in complying with the laws and decisions of the judiciary? On Twitter, Mr. Bolsonaro condemns Jefferson's criminal act, but at the same time criticizes the justice system. In other words, it ends up creating a parallel between action and reaction. Bolsonaro has defended this type of bullet resistance several times in the past. He still defends it, but with a week to go before the election, he is trying to hold back. But until when?

Either the rules are followed or they are not. There is no middle ground. Whoever it is.

(João Caminoto)

Roberto Jefferson surrenders to the police after resisting Moraes' arrest order with a grenade and rifle

Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), ordered the arrest of Roberto Jefferson, who failed to comply with house arrest measures. During the execution of an arrest warrant this Sunday (22), the former federal deputy and former president of the PTB attacked Federal Police (PF) agents with rifle shots and grenades – two were injured. After 8 hours, he surrendered.

What is democracy? Why do we need it as a nation?

In the week of the elections – which take place on Sunday, October 2nd – the concept “democracy” is present in most newspapers, websites and campaigns. But do you understand what democracy is and why it has been talked about so much lately? O Curto News spoke with researcher at the Center for the Analysis of Freedom and Authoritarianism (Laut) and master's student at USP, Marina Slhessarenko Fraife Barreto, to explain what's behind a democratic government.