Brazilians have marked the country’s Independence Day with dueling rallies in support of and against former President Jair Bolsonaro, days before the conclusion of his trial on charges of plotting a coup following his election defeat in 2022.
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- Large demonstrations for and against Bolsonaro and President Lula occurred nationwide. 12s
- Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly orchestrating a coup attempt and is under house arrest. 18s
- Supporters of Bolsonaro thanked US President Trump for imposing tariffs on Brazil. 46s
- President Lula emphasized Brazil's sovereignty and rejected foreign interference. 59s
- Lula called for an emergency BRICS meeting to respond to US tariffs and sanctions. 1m 59s