Scientific associations defend Brazilian democracy after coup attack

Last Sunday (8), Brasilia had a ‘day of terror’ after an anti-democratic demonstration led by extremists. rightDestroying the headquarters of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), the National Convention and Planalto Palace. Major Brazilian scientific communities stood out to defend democracy.

In defense of the democratic state, Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) issued a statement denying the actions that took place last Sunday. ABC reiterated its unconditional stance in favor of Brazilian democracy.

“Brazil is a democratic state. President Lula was democratically elected and duly sworn in. In no way can we accept violent planned reactions against democracy. That is why, as members of the ABC Board of Directors, we sign this memo rejecting barbarism.”

THEM Brazilian Association for the Advancement of Science (SBPC) He also stated that he rejected the anti-democratic actions taking place in Brazil. According to society, crime is a natural consequence of what has happened in recent years, during the government of former President Jair Messias Bolsonaro (PL).

SPBC was more blunt in its message to the extremists who staged the demonstrations and openly rejected the former president. The society also criticized the lack of police forces to suppress the rioters and called on Brazilians to demonstrate that everyone should demonstrate in defense of democracy.

“The SBPC expresses its strong condemnation of the terrorist acts instigated by anti-democracy putschists in Praça dos Três Poderes in Brazil this Sunday. These crimes are a natural consequence of the tolerance shown by those who break the law, order, law and democracy”, available on the SBPC website writes in the note.

anti-democratic manifestations

The demonstrations were held by groups following far-right rhetoric, and some even financed Bolsonarist camps in Brasília. Protesters seeking a military coup damaged buildings, works of art, furniture, and even attacked journalists and police.

After the invasion, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) signed a decree of federal intervention in the security of the Federal District, as security in the DF was seriously endangered. According to the decision, those involved in the incident should receive “an exemplary punishment” for committing acts against democracy.