Brazilians protest efforts to shield Bolsonaro and lawmakers from courts

People protest against the PEC 3/2021, known as 'PEC da Blindagem' (Shield PEC), approved this week on the Congress and against the Amnesty Bill that changes the penalties for those convicted of planning a coup and the coup plotters, which will be voted next week, at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Tuane Fernandes

Tens of thousands of Brazilians gathered in major cities like Sao Paulo, Brasilia, and Rio de Janeiro on September 21st to express their opposition to proposed legislative measures aimed at shielding former President Jair Bolsonaro and federal lawmakers from facing legal consequences. The protest was a significant display of public discontent, especially following Bolsonaro’s recent conviction in September. This event marked a pivotal moment in Brazil’s ongoing political turmoil, where citizens are demanding accountability and transparency from their leaders.

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