The fans were ready at the airport with great fanfare, dressed in the colors of the Brazilian flag, says Ubags. ‘It all seemed very motivated. Inspired people who were happy that their president is back.’
However, according to Ubags, the Brazilian authorities feared irregularities. “I also think he didn’t throw Bolsonaro a party,” Ubags says. ‘He just wanted a big party, a big show and an open car to drive to his party’s office in Brasilia. The authorities did not agree to this.” Bolsonaro was also greeted by fans in his party office.
Assault
Bolsonaro narrowly lost the presidential election to his left-wing rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva late last year. Shortly after the transfer of power in January, his supporters stormed the Brazilian parliament building.
According to his opponents, a legal investigation into him needs to be completed so Bolsonaro can be convicted. “There are all kinds of investigations into him,” Ubags says. He has long maintained that the election results were falsified and has spread fake news. He was accused for this ». He is also accused of negligence during the corona crisis.
unrest
It is expected that now that Bolsonaro has returned to Brazil, he will criticize current president Lula. Lula is accused of not having a plan to restart the economy. Markets are dissatisfied and interest rates are kept high by the central bank. Bolsonaro is fully committed to this,” says Ubags from Rio.