Datafolha Poll: 56% Reject Amnesty for January 8; Sentences Remain Controversial
Punishment is deemed appropriate by 34% of those surveyed by the research institute
Apr.8.2025 7:01AM
A majority of Brazilians, 56% of those surveyed by the Datafolha institute, oppose granting amnesty to those responsible for the coup-related attacks of January 8, 2023, in Brasília.
As for the sentencing of those involved, opinions are divided: 34% consider the penalties appropriate, while 36% would like to see them reduced and 25% increased.
A imagem mostra uma grande manifestação com uma multidão de pessoas marchando. No centro, há um grande banner que diz 'SEM ANISTIA PARA GOLPISTAS', com ilustrações de figuras com olhos cobertos. Ao fundo, há outros cartazes e faixas, incluindo uma que diz 'DITADURA NUNCA MAIS'. A multidão é diversa, com pessoas de diferentes idades e etnias, algumas segurando bandeiras do Brasil.
SÃO PAULO, SP, 30.03.2025 - Protesters during a demonstration on Tutoia Street calling for Jair Bolsonaro's arrest and opposing amnesty for the January 8 attacks. (Foto: Eduardo Knapp/Folhapress) - Eduardo Knapp/Folhapress
On Sunday (6), former president Jair Bolsonaro led a rally on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo to advocate for amnesty for those convicted by the Supreme Federal Court for their involvement in the attack.
Bolsonaro is trying to show political strength to push for some kind of pardon in Congress—not only for those already convicted, but for himself as well, aware of his vulnerable legal standing.
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