The international press echoed President Jair Bolsonaro’s (PL) statement. The speech came almost two days after the defeat against Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT).
In his nearly two-minute speech, Bolsonaro did not openly admit his defeat in Sunday’s vote, but stressed that senior members of his government initiated the transition, according to The New York Times.
“After a short public speech criticizing the left, Chief of Staff Ciro Nogueira said that the government would hand over power to the new government,” the American newspaper reported.
Road blocking. CNN Internacional reported that Bolsonaro’s demonstration took place at a time when Federal Supreme Court (STF) Minister Alexandre de Moraes ruled Monday, 31st, that the federal government had taken “all necessary measures” to unblock highways used by bolsonaristas. To protest the PT’s victory.
“Since Sunday, Bolsonaro has done little to calm his supporters, who, enraged by Lula da Silva’s victory, have wreaked havoc on the country’s roads, saying that peaceful demonstrations are always welcome,” the news station’s website states. Said.
According to industry organizations, the blocking of roads and highways is affecting the supply of supermarkets and gas stations in at least six states and the Federal Territory. According to the latest report by the Federal Highway Police, there are still 230 obstacles on highways.
Late thanks. The British newspaper The Guardian said it took almost two days to deliver the statement on the defeat in Sunday’s presidential election.
“He thanked the 58 million voters who supported his failed campaign, but did not make it clear that he would respect Lula’s victory. Ciro Nogueira, after delivering Bolsonaro’s message, stated that his government would not object to the election result.”
He didn’t mention Lula. British broadcaster BBC stressed on its website that Bolsonaro should not contest Lula’s electoral defeat.
“He thanked the voters who voted for him, but did not admit defeat. He did not mention his arch-rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who narrowly defeated him on Sunday.”
source: Noticias
