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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', in reference to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration. The remarks, made in Portuguese, have drawn strong criticism from opponents who see them as an incitement to extremism and violence.

Why now: The fiery language attacking Brazil's sitting government has sparked debate over whether it amounts to incitement against the Lula administration.

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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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