On Horseback And In Helicopter, Bolsonaro Rallies Base
05/15/21 AT 8:08 PM
Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied his base Saturday, appearing on horseback and even in a helicopter flyover, as his popularity dips and he faces harsh criticism for his handling of the pandemic which has ravaged his country.
Hundreds of trucks arrived in Brasilia early in the morning after Bolsonaro put out a call for rallies in several cities, which were meant to gather the country's conservative "soldiers," including farmers and the religious right.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (C) arrives on horseback at a demonstration by farmers in Brasilia, on May 15, 2021 Photo: AFP / EVARISTO SA