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Why Millions of Brazilians Have Flocked to the Streets for Democracy

These pro-democracy demonstrations are not being publicised even by the local press.
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Why Millions of Brazilians Have Flocked to the Streets for Democracy
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022) attend a rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Feb. 25, 2024, to reject claims he plotted a coup with allies to remain in power after his failed 2022 reelection bid. Nelson Almeida/AFP via Getty Images
Augusto Zimmermann
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Millions of Brazilians flocked the streets of São Paulo and other capital cities on Feb. 25 in defence of democracy and human rights.
Augusto Zimmermann
Augusto Zimmermann
Ph.D.
Augusto Zimmermann, PhD, LLD, is a professor and head of law at Sheridan Institute of Higher Education in Perth. He is also president of the Western Australian Legal Theory Association and served as a commissioner with the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia from 2012 to 2017. Mr. Zimmermann has authored numerous books, including “Western Legal Theory: History, Concepts and Perspectives" and “Foundations of the Australian Legal System: History, Theory, and Practice.”
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