Thousands gather for pro-Bolsonaro rallies as critics fear for democracy

Followers arrive in Brasília and São Paulo in hope of staging show of support for beleaguered president

Thousands of diehard Jair Bolsonaro followers have converged on Brazil’s political and economic capitals hoping to stage a colossal show of support for their beleaguered president amid mounting fears over the future of Brazilian democracy and possible skirmishes with government opponents.

The rightwing nationalist, who recently warned Brazil could face a political “rupture”, is expected to address packed independence day rallies in Brasília and São Paulo on Tuesday in what observers say is an increasingly weak politician’s attempt to project strength.

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