Brazil's Bolsonaro Holds Rally in São Paulo

Brazil's Bolsonaro Holds Rally in São Paulo
Above: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a rally in São Paulo on June 29, 2025. Image copyright: Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

Given that Bolsonaro planned a coup to remain in office and kill his opponents, he must go to prison in order to uphold justice. The fact that the rally attendance has further declined compared to previous demonstrations indicates that his political influence is waning. Hopefully, Brazil's far-right nightmare is about to come to an end.

Right narrative

Under the leadership of Bolsonaro, freedom-loving Brazilians will continue to fight against those who have weaponized the judicial system to persecute and silence conservative voices. Judicial overreach has become the greatest threat to democracy in Brazil, and that could soon become a major trend worldwide.

Metaculus Prediction



Articles on this story

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Sign Up!
Sign Up Now!