Brazil’s Bolsonaro Gathers Supporters Concerned About Political Persecution Over Alleged Coup

The event was a show of support for Mr. Bolsonaro’s allies in Brazil’s 2024 mayoral elections and a response to the investigations against him.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Gathers Supporters Concerned About Political Persecution Over Alleged Coup
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (center) greets supporters next to his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, during a rally in São Paulo, Brazil, on Feb. 25, 2024. Nelson Almeida/AFP via Getty Images
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SÃO PAULO—Crowds gathered in Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo, at a rally called by the country’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Feb. 25. Official estimates haven’t been made public, but Bolsonaro supporters estimate that about 1 million people were present.

Mr. Bolsonaro, a conservative leader previously dubbed the “Trump of the Tropics,” said the event would send a “photograph to the world,” capturing support for him among the people and for conservatism in Brazil. He was joined by congressmen and state governors as he addressed the gathering.