Sun Apr 06 18:32:00 UTC 2025: ## Bolsonaro Supporters Demand Amnesty in Sao Paulo Rally

**SAO PAULO, Brazil (April 7, 2025)** – Thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied in Sao Paulo on Sunday, demanding amnesty for those arrested in connection with the January 8, 2023, attack on government buildings in Brasilia. The demonstration comes just weeks after the Supreme Court ruled that Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government following his 2022 election defeat to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Bolsonaro himself urged supporters to attend the Paulista Avenue rally, following a smaller demonstration in Rio de Janeiro last month. The former president faces potential imprisonment if convicted later this year on charges related to his post-election actions. The rally’s stated aim was to advocate for a bill currently before Congress that would grant pardons to those involved in the Brasilia riot, which federal police have classified as an attempted coup. Bolsonaro claims the bill has sufficient support to pass the lower house.

This latest demonstration adds to the ongoing political turmoil surrounding Bolsonaro. He is already barred from holding public office until 2030 due to his attempts to undermine Brazil’s electoral system. While local authorities haven’t yet released official attendance figures for Sunday’s rally, it signifies continued support for the former far-right leader despite his legal challenges.

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