Brazil's Independence becomes a partisan event: far-right demands removal of Alexandre de Moraes and left bets on social themesPhoto by prasanna_devadas on Pexels
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Brazil's Independence becomes a partisan event: far-right demands removal of Alexandre de Moraes and left bets on social themes

CNN Portugal7 September 2026 at 21:13

The celebration of Brazil's Independence Day this Monday was marked by essentially electoral acts carried out by candidates in various cities across the country. The national holiday became an opportunity for political figures to expand their visibility among voters.

In the far-right field, demonstrations demanded the removal of Minister Alexandre de Moraes from the Supreme Federal Court. The trial that could result in former President Jair Bolsonaro's ineligibility was one of the reasons that mobilized the Bolsonarist acts, which counted on the participation of supporters of the former president.

The left-wing candidates, such as the Workers' Party members, adopted a different strategy and focused their speeches on social themes. The campaign focused on proposals aimed at the most vulnerable population, seeking to contrast with the tone of the right-wing acts.

The political polarization that has marked the Brazilian scenario was evident once again on the streets, with acts on both sides taking advantage of the civic date to reinforce their electoral messages during the campaign period.

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