Protests in Brazil: Pro-Bolsonaro demonstrators block highways at five points in Mato Grosso state

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – At least five points of BR-163, in Mato Grosso, are blocked due to demonstrations on September 7 in support of President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday (7/9). In Rondonópolis, Cuiabá, Lucas do Rio Verde, Sinop and Sorriso, the highway is partially closed.

According to information from the concessionaire that manages the highway, Rota do Oeste, to RDNews, the first point of blocking is at Km 119 and started around 7:15 AM. In Cuiabá, supporters of the president are concentrated at Km 395.

In Lucas do Rio Verde, the action takes place on the federal highway at Km 387, where protesters blocked the roadway with tires. “We will achieve our goal, which is the exclusion of the 11 Supreme Court members and the introduction of the printed vote. This is our goal, not only in Lucas but in all of Brazil,” said one of them.

In Sorriso, Km 745 of BR-163 is blocked. In Sinop, the same highway is partially blocked at Km 821.

In all the blocking points, protesters allow passenger vehicles, ambulances, live load vehicles, and perishable goods vehicles to pass.

In a statement, Rota Oeste said it acts in conjunction with the Federal Highway Police (PRF) and, if necessary, will send agents.