Flamengo Anti-Fascists Overshadow Bolsonarist Rally in Copacabana
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Just as it has been happening in Porto Alegre and São Paulo, organized soccer fan groups from Rio de Janeiro have taken to the streets to oppose pro-coup rallies by Jair Bolsonaro supporters who preach, among other things, the closing of the
Federal Supreme Court (STF) and military intervention.
With banners featuring words like “democracy” and “dictatorship never again,” protesters from Flamengo, Brazil’s most popular soccer club, overshadowed the Bolsonarist rally that took place on Sunday morning, May 31st, on the shore of Copacabana beach.
The State Police cordoned off the area to protect Bolsonarists. One person has reportedly been arrested and is said to be part of the anti-fascist group.
Source: Fórum
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