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Check out the activities officially scheduled for the Bicentennial of Independence in the Federal District, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian capitals. (Estadão)
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September 07
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In celebration of 200 years of Independence, Russian cosmonaut films Brazil seen from spacesystem. (G1)
Oleg Artemiev shared the video on social media. Although it does not indicate its location, it is possibly in the northern region of the country.
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Tebet expresses solidarity with Vera Magalhães: the journalist was singled out as “a shame for Brazilian journalism” by Bolsonaro supporters.
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Celebrities celebrate Independence Day on our social medias: Gil, Sabatella and more: Celebrities celebrate September 7th and comment on acts (UOL)
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TSE minister denies PDT request to investigate financing of act with Bolsonaro on Independence Daysystem. (The Globe)
Raul Araújo understood that there was no proof regarding the accusation regarding the source of funds for caravans.
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Prime Minister of Canada congratulated Brazilians on 200 years of Independence.
In a statement, Justin Trudeau recalled that relations between Canada and Brazil date back to 1866.
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Sao Paulo: Lack of signal prevented broadcasting with Bolsonaro to the public in Paulista, says leader of Nas Ruas. (FSP)
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PDT files legal action against Jair Bolsonaro and Braga Neto for abuse of political and economic power (Globonews)
The party points to signs of appropriation of public resources in acts of September 7th. In the action, the PDT asks for an investigation into the fact that the President of the Republic used public money to promote celebrations of the Independence of the Republic, but used them to carry out an electoral campaign.
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President of Portugal: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa stated that he came to Brazil to follow a historic moment and denied discomfort at watching the civic-military parade on September 7th on the official platform.
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Ciro Gomes goes live straight from Ouro Preto/MG, says he was threatened by Bolsonaro supporters and calls pro-Bolsonaro events a “spectacle of vulgarity".
The candidate spoke of relief at not having had violence as it was promehad, but criticized the lack of composure of the Brazilian government: “it placed a crooked businessman at its side and left the president of Portugal in the background, in a true diplomatic aggression”.
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Absent from events called by Bolsonaro, Arthur Lira, Alexandre de Moraes and Rodrigo Pacheco talk about the Bicentenary of Independence on social media:
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Bolsonaro speaks in Rio: In his speech, the president made veiled criticisms of the STF, again asked for votes – describing his re-election campaign as a “fight of good against evil” – and criticized former president Lula: “I'm not a thief”.
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Simone Tebet and Soraya Thronicke react to the sexist expression used by Bolsonaro in his speech:
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Motorcycle in Rio de Janeiro: Bolsonaro is acclaimed by supporters but also the target of protests (UOL)
The president arrived in Rio de Janeiro in the early afternoon of this Wednesday (7) for the events of the 7th of September and went straight on the motorbike to Copacabana beach where he watched military presentations in honor of the Bicentenary of Independence.
At the same time that he received support from voters, the candidate for re-election by PL was also the target of protests along the route. Supporters of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) booed motorcyclists and made Lula's “L” with their hands.
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Bolsonaro raises flag with phrase 'Brazil without abortion' in parade
The President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro (PL), raised a flag with the phrase “Brazil without abortion” this Wednesday, 7th, while participating in the celebrations of the Bicentenary of the Country's Independence, on the Esplanada dos Ministérios. The head of the Executive received the flag from supporters as he watched the civic-military parade from the stands. Candidate for re-election, Bolsonaro uses his rejection of abortion to retain religious and conservative voters.
Bolsonaro watched the parade alongside First Lady Michelle, the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and the Governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha (MDB), who is also running for a second term.
After a struggle between the head of the Executive and the governor, the DF Security Secretariat maintained the ban on trucks entering the Esplanada.
On the night of Monday, the 5th, a group of truck drivers tried to break through the blockade in the region, which led to the preventive closure of access to the Esplanada.
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Without a public agenda, Lula celebrates September 7th online with a Brazilian anthem
In a video on social media with Brazilian flags and to the sound of the national anthem, PT's candidate for President of the Republic, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, celebrated September 7th, the date on which the country's 200th anniversary is celebrated.
“September 7th should be a day of love and unity for Brazil. Unfortunately, that is not what happens today. I have faith that Brazil will regain its flag, sovereignty and democracy. Good morning,” wrote Lula on Twitter.
The video uses patriotic symbols, such as the country's flag and the colors green and yellow – resources that were appropriated by supporters of the President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro (PL).
On Tuesday, Lula stated that the head of the Executive “usurped” the 7th of September “as if it were his”.
As Broadcast Político (Grupo Estado's real-time news system) showed, the former president, advised by allies, decided to remain at home this Wednesday and not promote a public agenda.
The idea is to avoid competition of strength with its main opponent, who is betting on September 7th to gain political leverage in pro-government demonstrations. (Estadão Conteúdo)
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- Ciro criticizes 'bad politics' and asks God that no one steals Brazil's freedom
Amidst the celebrations of 200 years of Independence, this Wednesday, 7th, the candidate for President of the Republic Ciro Gomes (PDT) asked that, on this date, nothing and no one be able to steal the peace and freedom of the Brazilian people . For him, Brazil should celebrate its bicentennial by “living in better days” and criticizes “bad politics” as a gateway to current problems.
In a campaign piece, Ciro appears in a blue shirt to the sound of the National Anthem and with the Brazilian flag in the background.
The PED member says that, “even with the dramas and threats that surround us, we cannot lose faith and hope in this beautiful country of ours”. “Brazil is much bigger than any problem and has a solution for any type of difficulty. There is only one way out of all this, and that way out is politics. If bad policy was, unfortunately, the gateway to the current problems, good policy is the only true exit to get rid of them,” he declares. “We have the deepest hope that we will find a new path together. And Brazil will fully realize its future as a free, fair and sovereign nation. To be a country the size of the faith and generous hearts of our people.”
In a nod to the religious electorate, Ciro asked that God “bless us so that nothing and no one will be able to steal our peace and freedom on this day or at any other time in our history”. (Estadão Conteúdo)
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- Independence is still a dream to be achieved in Brazil, says Simone Tebet
Amid the celebrations of September 7th, this Wednesday, the 7th, the candidate for President of the Republic Simone Tebet (MDB) stated that, despite 200 years of Independence, emancipation is still a dream to be achieved in Brazil. The Emebedista says that, for a country to be independent, it is necessary to guarantee citizenship to its people.
“200 years have passed, and we see that independence is still a dream to be achieved”, declared the candidate, in a post on Twitter. “A country, to be independent, needs to guarantee citizenship to its people. Food on the table, quality education, employment, income and leisure”, she points out.
Amid the growth in electoral polls of voting intentions, Tebet reaffirmed his commitment to reducing inequalities, eradicating poverty and ending hunger. “A dignified life for everyone! With love and courage, we will truly change Brazil,” she concluded. (Estadão Conteúdo)
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- Queen Elizabeth congratulates the Brazilian people on the Bicentenary of Independence
Queen Elizabeth II sent a message to Brazil on the Bicentenary of Independence, congratulating the Brazilian people. The message was shared on Twitter by the chargé d'affaires at the United Kingdom Embassy in Brazil, Melanie Hopkins
“Amidst the celebration of the important occasion of 200 years of Independence, I would like to congratulate Your Excellency and send my congratulations to the people of the Federative Republic of Brazil, fondly remembering my visit to the country in 1968. May we continue working with hope and determination to overcome global challenges together”, says the Queen’s message.
In the post on the social network, Hopkins highlighted that the message “is another symbol of the importance of Brazil to the United Kingdom”. (Estadão Conteúdo)
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- Military parade with Bolsonaro begins tense Independence celebrations
President Jair Bolsonaro participated, this Wednesday (7), in the military parade in Brasília that began the celebrations of the bicentenary of Independence, under a climate of tension less than a month before the elections.
The president invited Brazilians to take to the streets and argued that “there is still time to go out, in green and yellow, to celebrate and celebrate the land where we live”, before the events begin on TV Brasil.
“What is at stake is our freedom, our future,” he added, in a veiled allusion to the October 2nd elections.
Last year, Independence Day was marked by pro-Bolsonaro demonstrations, with coup slogans and with the president swearing that “only God” could remove him from power.
Polls, however, show that he is behind former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the most polarized election in Brazil's recent history.
“September 7, 2022 happens at the peak of the campaign, in the final stretch of the campaign. So it will necessarily be politicized”, commented Paulo Baia, professor of political science at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, to AFP.
“We will have a tense September 7th, with possibilities of violence, as the day is being appropriated as part of the electoral campaign of all candidates, not just Jair Bolsonaro”, he pointed out.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin sent messages of congratulations to the Brazilian government on the bicentenary.
- Rolls Royce with the First Lady –
Escorted by a tank, Bolsonaro arrived at the parade in the classic presidential Rolls Royce, with the presidential sash on his chest, and accompanied by the first lady, Michelle Bolsonaro, and several children.
The president and his wife smiled and greeted the public as they walked along the Esplanada dos Ministérios.
Bolsonaro then got out of the vehicle and continued on foot, greeting thousands of people who were following the military parade, which was joined by several tractors belonging to Bolsonaro supporters.
“Myth, myth!” shouted his followers.
The military parade, canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, took place under an exceptional security regime.
A demonstration in favor of Bolsonaro will begin later in Brasília, at 13 pm.
In the afternoon, attention will turn to Rio de Janeiro and Copacabana beach.
Traditionally, the military parade in Rio takes place about 15 km away, on Avenida Presidente Vargas, in the city center.
But the head of state insisted that this year the soldiers pass through the place where Bolsonarist demonstrations usually take place.
There will be no armored cars near the beach, but warships in the ocean and military planes in the sky, as well as paratroopers.
- More moderate speech -Bolsonaro is expected to greet a crowd of motorcyclists who marked a mobilization in Copacabana, and will then speak to the protesters from a large platform rented by allied pastors.
Agribusiness magnates have also contributed financially to the organization of events in the country, according to the local press.
An intense campaign was carried out on social media to bring together as many protesters as possible, and Bolsonarist YouTubers launched requests for donations online.
“Jair Bolsonaro's campaign is preparing for a great show of strength in all Brazilian cities, especially in cities with more than 100.000 inhabitants. This demonstration of strength is meant to translate into votes, to retain voters, and to seduce voters from other smaller candidates”, commented Paulo Baia.
In order not to scare moderate voters, the head of state asked his most enthusiastic supporters to avoid banners and slogans demanding military intervention to close the Federal Supreme Court (STF), which opened several investigations against Bolsonaro, especially for spreading false information.
Bolsonaro has moderated his speech somewhat in recent weeks, although on Saturday he called STF judge Alexandre de Moraes, one of his favorite targets, “marginal”.
According to the latest survey by the Datafolha institute, released last week, Lula maintains a comfortable lead, with 45% of voting intentions, compared to Bolsonaro's 32%, although the difference has narrowed in recent weeks.
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- For now, everything is peaceful on the streets, apart from the usual insults from Bolsonaro supporters against the STF and journalists.
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- New letter talks about 'reaffirming commitment to democracy'
The authors of the letter in defense of the electoral system and democracy read on August 11th released a new text, this Tuesday, 6th, entitled “Independence and Democracy”. The document was released on the eve of the September 7th celebrations, which should be marked by acts of support for President Jair Bolsonaro (PL), and for which the calls involve messages of anti-democratic content.
In the new text, the organizers of the last letter – which obtained more than a million signatures of support – say that “honoring the 7th of September is also reaffirming the commitment to democracy and the 1988 Constitution”.
“Less than a month ago, we experienced a memorable chapter with the reading of the 'Letter to Brazilians in defense of the democratic rule of law'. Now we will celebrate the bicentenary of Brazil's Independence (…) An independent nation presupposes respect for institutions and the free will of citizens, with compliance with the election result being an important value.questionble. The pride of being Brazilian should be celebrated! Our society is capable of deciding its own direction. Let’s continue writing our story”, states the message, displayed on the same website where the contributions for the first letter were gathered.
The message was prepared by the jurists involved in publishing the first letter: the counselors of the Court of Auditors of the State of São Paulo Dimas Ramalho and Roque Citadini; the prosecutor of the Public Ministry of Accounts Thiago Pinheiro Lima; the former attorney general of São Paulo Luiz Marrey; and federal judge Ricardo Nascimento.
On August 11, civil society leaders from the most varied areas of activity, political currents and backgrounds filled the main hall and the arcade courtyard of the Faculty of Law of the University of São Paulo (USP) with scathing speeches against democratic setbacks.
The act emphasized a response to the 7th of September, called by Bolsonaro, that there will be no support from the main Brazilian actors if the president does not accept the results of the polls. There were demonstrations across the country. (Estadão Content)
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- SP celebrates bicentenary with a wide cultural program
Several events will celebrate the bicentenary of Independence today and throughout the month. Among the main attractions is the reopening of the Museu Paulista at the University of São Paulo (USP), better known as Museu do Ipiranga, whose tickets for the first week are sold out, and the staging of the passage of d. Pedro I through the capital of São Paulo.
The festivities begin this Wednesday, 7th, at 9 am, on Avenida D. Pedro I, with the civic-military parade around the park. Later, at 15 pm, the free show Vozes da Independência: História do Grito do Ipiranga takes place around the museum. There will be choir, music and staging, with Caco Ciocler in the role of d. Pedro I and references to other Brazilian historical figures, such as Chico Mendes, Machado de Assis, Maria da Penha, Zumbi, Sepé Tiaraju and Anita Garibaldi.
In the early evening, a projection mapped onto the museum's facade is planned, accompanied by a soundtrack by musician André Abujamra, starting at 21 pm. At the same time, 200 drones will take place, a spectacle with a ballet of drones, which will create images of Brazilian icons.
For those who want to visit the museum, it is worth noting that tickets are sold out until the 11th. New tickets will be offered soon at bileto.sympla.com.br/event/76521/d/158327.
Over the next few days, there will also be performances by the SP Companhia de Dança, the Youth Orchestra, the SP Big Band, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, the Military Police Symphonic Band and the Funmilayo Orchestra, among others, in addition to available visits to places like the imperial crypt.
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But the activities still extend to the central region of São Paulo. Today, at 11 am, at Solar da Marquesa de Santos (Rua Roberto Simonsen, 136, Sé), there will be the Sarau da Marquesa, with actress Beth Araújo in the role of Domitila, with the performance of 19th century songs performed live, declamation of poebut, reading texts and loving letters written by d. Pedro I.
The show Leopoldina, Independence and Death recreates three moments in the life of the Austrian archduchess who lived in Brazil in the 19th century. It will be at 17 pm at CCBB São Paulo (Rua Álvares Penteado, 112, Sé), with tickets for R$ 30, at local and on bb.com br/cultura. More showings take place on Saturdays and Sundays.
Finally, it is also worth visiting the exhibition Te Deum Laudamus – The First Mass of the 1st Reign, from September 8th to October 15th, from 9am to 17pm, at the Sacred Art Museum (Avenida Tiradentes, 676), with tickets available at R$6. (Estadão Conteúdo)
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Bolsonaristas on the Esplanada shout against Lula and curse the press
In a stance that exposes the political-electoral tone given to the September 7th celebrations, supporters of the President of the Republic and candidate for re-election, Jair Bolsonaro (PL), present at the Esplanada dos Ministérios to follow the civic-military parade sing the cry of order “Lula, thief, you belong in prison”, in reference to the Chief Executive’s main opponent in the election, and they offend the press. The space reserved for journalists is separated from the general public by a small fence.
The parade to mark the Bicentenary of Brazil's Independence will take place in front of the Ministry of Defense and will be accompanied by Bolsonaro, who will then speak in an electric trio installed in front of the National Congress and alongside war tanks.
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Security at the Federal Supreme Court (STF), the target of criticism from the president and his supporters, was reinforced. (Estadão Conteúdo)
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Good morning. We have now reopened coverage of September 7th. Have a great holiday.
- VOLTAGE: At Bolsonaro's request, truck drivers will be able to enter the Esplanada
In a turnaround in security restrictions on the eve of September 7th, Bolsonaro protesters were allowed to enter the Esplanada dos Ministérios with trucks, trailers and buses that are part of a caravan in Brasília. The area had been blocked by the Military Police to protect Praça dos Três Poderes, after the three-day occupation and attempts to attack the Federal Supreme Court and the National Congress last year.
On the night of Monday, the 5th, part of the caravan entered the central area of Brasília and, with a honk, headed towards the Esplanada, where President Jair Bolsonaro's campaign events and the official parade commemorating the Bicentenary of Brazil will take place. Independence, on the morning of this Wednesday, the 7th. The local security teams, who monitored the mobilization, were instructed to anticipate the blockade of the region and formed barricades with vehicles and concrete blocks.
Electoral ally of President Jair Bolsonaro, governor Ibaneis Rocha (MDB) confirmed to the Estadão the release of access on Tuesday night, the 6th. He confirmed that Bolsonaro participated in the negotiation to allow heavy vehicles to enter the Esplanada dos Ministérios. “Everything was agreed in advance with everyone,” said Ibaneis, who is a candidate for re-election with the support of the president, referring to Bolsonaro, members of the security areas of the federal government and the government of Brasília and the organizers of the Bolsonaro acts.
The Army was called to authorize the entry of Bolsonarist trucks. According to officials familiar with the negotiations, access for trucks was authorized on a section of the Eixo Monumental, close to the bus station. It was up to the Army soldiers to assist in the registration of vehicles and those responsible, to speed up partial release on the Esplanade.
According to active military personnel, access will be controlled and limited. Trucks will not be able to approach the ministries' headquarters and Praça dos Três Poderes. The authorization was for them to be parked, from midnight this Wednesday, in the area between the Brasília Cathedral and the Bus Station.
President Jair Bolsonaro himself will use trucks in an act of electoral bias. After calling on militants to send messages “for the last time” to the Supreme Court ministers, whom he called “deaf people in black capes”, Bolsonaro decided to speak in Brasília in an electric trio, which must be positioned close to the restricted area where the parade will take place. military.
The idea is that, soon after leaving the tribune of honor with the ceremony alongside foreign heads of state, Bolsonaro will move and climb into a sound car to speak to his supporters. The president used electoral propaganda to call for protesters. The campaign used the slogan “Jair ou Já era” to ask the president’s voters to participate. (Estadão Conteúdo)
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- ACCIDENT: Parachutists have an accident during rehearsals for the 7th of September (Power360)
Due to the wind, military paratroopers suffered an accident in Rio de Janeiro during rehearsal for demonstrations scheduled for September 7th. Among those involved was Air Force sub-officer Izaquiel Luis, who fell on the roof of a property and suffered serious injuries. The Fire Department reported that there were no fatalities.
- TRUCKS: Bolsonaro orders the Army to release trucks for September 7th; governor says he will block (Folha de S.Paulo)
Army soldiers are registering around 60 trucks to enter the Esplanade of Ministries on September 7th. Disallowing the order from district and national security forces, President Jair Bolsonaro sent the event organizers an order to release the vehicles. O governor of the Federal District rejected the measure: “No [truck] will come in. They will only enter if it is by act of force, which we will not allow.”
- NEW LETTER: Authors of pro-democracy letter publish new text defending the 'pride of being Brazilian'
One day before September 7th, when acts of support for President Jair Bolsonaro are expected to take place, a new text in defense of the electoral system and democracy was released. The document was written by the organizers of the last letter that obtained more than 1 million signatures and is titled “Independence and Democracy”. Read the new letter in full on the website of the State of Law Always movement.
- CAMPAIGN: With less digital impact, 7 de Setembro has a more traditional organization (Opinion/Jota)
In relation to 2018 and the demonstrations on September 7, 2021, the 2022 edition had a “much smaller mobilization” of the forces linked to President Jair Bolsonaro in the social networks and in Telegram and WhatsApp groups. The assessment is by Jota columnist and digital consultant Iago Bolivar, who points to a “more traditional” organization that has replaced the role of organic engagements of supporters at the center of campaign strategy of Bolsonaro for presidential re-election.
