”The greatest desire (of Bolsonaro) is to be a dictator (.), he has an extreme vocation for authoritarianism,” said Doria.
Brazil s Vice President Hamilton Mourao Wednesday commemorated the 57th anniversary of the last coup d etat in the country as lawmakers pressed for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
On this day, 57 years ago, the Brazilian population, with the support of the Armed Forces, prevented the International Communist Movement from setting its grip on Brazil. Strength and Honor!, said the retired army general Mourao. Bolsonaro himself is a retired army captain.
Both leaders support the uprising that overthrew the democratically elected President Joao Goulart to set up a military dictatorship that lasted until 1985.