Various points in the agricultural state of Mato Grosso (center-west), widely favorable to the president, were blocked “by burned tires and vehicles,” such as trucks, cars and vans, reported the West Rota Dealershipwhich manages a highway in that state. It was not immediately clear if there was any group leading the movement.
The Minister of Communications, Fábio Faria, in addition to confirming that Bolsonaro will speak this Tuesdaynoted that the president is discussing with the country’s attorney general, Bruno Bianco, measures to guarantee the unblocking of highways in several Brazilian states.
“This is dealing directly with the AGU (General Advocacy of the Union), to try to resolve it with Bruno Bianco, the person responsible for this,” Faria said.
Late at night the blockades continued and images were seen of members of the Santa Catarina Military Police expressing their support for the protests.
Likewise, the magistrate of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) Alexander de Moraes ordered the police to lift the blockades “immediately”, in response to a request from the National Transport Confederation, which alleged “damages to society” due to the stoppages.
“The minister also stipulated a fine of R$ 100,000 per hour for the owners of trucks that are being used in roadblocks. He ordered the Minister of Justice, the police commanders and the PGR to analyze the corresponding measures, such as holding the authorities responsible by default,” the STF said in a tweet on Monday night.
Local media reported blockades in at least 17 states, including a highway connecting Rio de Janeiro Y São Paulo, and income to Brasilia. In the state of Parana (south), a group of protesters blocked another road, after the Federal Highway Police (PRF) cleared at least eight other points throughout the morning, the institution reported.
In addition, the Police restricted brasilia the access of vehicles to the Plaza de los Tres Poderes, where the buildings of the Presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court are located, as a “preventive” measure after “identifying a possible act called there by social networks,” reported the Ministry of Security of the Federal District.
Police in Rio reported that the protesters were “dissatisfied with the outcome of the presidential elections, on suspicion of fraud“. In social networks, users said that the protesters demand a Military intervention.
In the state of St. Catarina (south), where Bolsonaro won wide support, dozens of protesters dressed in yellow T-shirts, carrying Brazilian flags and posters with the president’s face blocked a highway with trucks and other vehicles.
Singing the national anthem, they refused to identify themselves or speak to the press, according to an AFP photographer.
It was unclear if any group was leading the blockades, which also hit a highway connecting Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
The president of Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Alexandre de Moraessaid on Sunday, when presenting the results of the ballot that there are no indications of irregularities and, therefore, there are no arguments to challenge them.
More than a day after the official result, President Jair Bolsonaro has not commented on Lula da Silva’s victory, which was nevertheless recognized by several government allies, in addition to numerous foreign heads of state.
After losing by a narrow margin (50.9%-49.1%), the president secluded himself in the official residence of the Palace of Alvorada in Brasilia and this Monday he left for the Planalto Palace without giving a statement, an AFP photographer confirmed.
Source: Ambito
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