Behind the scenes of one of the only acts that marked the 200th anniversary of Brazil’s independence, the decision to bring the heart of Dom Pedro I to the country was based on the presidential elections in October. This Tuesday, the organ of the emperor arrived in Brazil with a party reserved for heads of state only.
Sources at the Palácio do Planalto explained to the column that the initiative was viewed by the president’s advisers as an “electionary movement” given that part of the population with a strong patriotic nature. It is no coincidence that the event included an invitation to a wide range of organisations, a party and the entire diplomatic association in Brasília.
Despite making foreign policy decisions that point in a direction contrary to the defense of sovereignty, part of Bolsonaro’s enduring election campaign is the recovery of the “pride” of national symbols.
In this context, the heart was viewed internally as a valid tool for choice.
Within Itamaraty, however, the attempt caused discomfort. A significant part of the chancellor was well aware that such a gesture was “shameful” for a country the size of Brazil and that besides representing a certain disregard for the wishes of the emperor, only his body remained in the country.
According to historian Lilia M. Schwarcz, Bolsonaro is “trying to be portrayed as a prince who has to go against the Supreme Electoral Court and the Supreme Federal Court and has the responsibility to restore by the people the national sovereignty threatened by communism. “.
“He puts himself in the same position as Dom Pedro. Bolsonaro missed not only the national flag and the national team jersey, but also the concepts of democracy and reversed their meaning. This is an even deeper kidnapping. It’s a military parade. It’s not a civil celebration. And freedom is all about us.” must be,” he added.
source: Noticias
