Sun Aug 03 19:36:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Bolsonaro Supporters Rally Amidst Coup Trial, Thank Trump for Support**
**SAO PAULO, BRAZIL** – Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro took to the streets in major cities across Brazil on Sunday to protest what they call a “Supreme Court coup trial” against the ex-leader. Bolsonaro is accused of attempting to overturn the results of the 2022 election won by current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Demonstrators in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and other cities waved Brazilian and American flags, carrying banners featuring images of both Bolsonaro and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Their chants and displays highlighted the strong support Bolsonaro receives from Trump, who has repeatedly denounced the trial as a “witch hunt.”
Bolsonaro faces serious charges, including allegations of “armed criminal association” and seeking to “violently overthrow the democratic order.” A conviction on these charges could lead to a lengthy prison sentence. The former president denies all allegations and claims to be a victim of political persecution, echoing similar claims made by Trump during his own legal battles.
The rallies took place amidst growing tensions between Brazil and the United States. Trump’s Treasury Department has sanctioned Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, and Trump has openly admitted to punishing Brazil for prosecuting his political ally, Bolsonaro. Furthermore, Trump signed an executive order slapping 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing Bolsonaro’s “politically motivated persecution.”
The tariff is due to enter into force on August 6 and will make Brazil one of the most heavily penalized countries by the United States.
The situation is further complicated by the echoes of the January 2023 storming of Brazil’s Congress by Bolsonaro supporters, reminiscent of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Evidence has also surfaced suggesting a plot to assassinate President Lula and other officials.
Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew, reporting from Sao Paolo, noted the strong sentiment of gratitude towards Trump among the protesters.
On Friday, demonstrations erupted in cities like Sao Paulo and Brasilia, as residents voiced their anger on the first day of Trump’s latest tariff campaign.
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