Thousands Back Jair Bolsonaro at Conservative Rally in Brazil
BreitbartMAR 19
Brazil: Bolsonaro Supporters Rally in Rio de Janeiro
Above: Aerial view of supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro during a rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 16, 2025. Image copyright: Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Brazil's J8 rioters, as well as Bolsonaro and several of his allies have been charged for their role in a coup attempt following his electoral defeat in 2022. This rally was a desperate move to try to portray them as innocent patriots and put political pressure on Congress for an amnesty, but the plan failed abysmally due to low turnout.
Right narrative
Thousands of Brazilian patriots gathered peacefully to call for the release of Jan. 8 political prisoners, many of whom have been behind bars without trial. These men and women are law-abiding citizens that have done nothing wrong at all and deserve justice. This rally hasn't failed, quite the contrary, as images show a massive attendance.