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Eduardo Bolsonaro says allies would 'burn down the entire forest' to topple Lula government

Original: Eduardo Bolsonaro stated that his allies would be willing to “sacrifice everything” and “burn down the entire forest” if

Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, said his allies would be willing to "sacrifice everything" and "burn down the entire forest" if necessary to overthrow what he called a "nefarious regime", referring to the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The remarks, made in Portuguese, are drawing criticism for their violent rhetoric.

Why now: A prominent opposition figure used inflammatory language about overthrowing Brazil's government, prompting backlash and alarm.

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Eduardo Bolsonaro stated that his allies would be willing to “sacrifice everything” and “burn down the entire forest” if necessary to overthrow what he called a “nefarious regime,” in reference to the Lula administration. Video (in Portuguese): https://www.… · Persona@todon.nl · 23

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