Alessandra Ramos
(CNN) – Brazilian authorities have reported that they are investigating the video of a demonstration in the city of Sao Miguel do Oeste, in which people are seen making a “Nazi salute”.
The demonstration, which took place in front of a military barracks in the city, appeared to be one of several events organized this Wednesday around the country’s military barracks, where supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro came to protest against the results of the second round. presidential. Bolsonaro lost his candidacy for re-election to leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The video, which was posted on Twitter, shows a crowd of people, some carrying the Brazilian flag and others wrapped in it, doing what appears to be the Nazi salute, as the national anthem plays.
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It is unclear who posted the video and CNN was unable to verify its authenticity.
Inciting the Nazis is considered a crime in Brazil. The federal prosecutor of the state of Santa Catarina said in his statement that he is already working “to identify the people who gave the Nazi salute during the demonstrations that should have been democratic and peaceful”.
“Once identified, a report will be drawn up and the information will be sent to the prosecutor for the responsibility of the people involved,” said prosecutor Marcela de Jesús Fernandes.
CNN contacted Bolsonaro’s office for comment.
Brazilian authorities will investigate the video. @ CentralEleicoes / Twiiter
The Brazilian-Israeli Confederation, a Brazilian Jewish organization, issued a statement calling the image “disgusting”.
“Brazilian society cannot tolerate gestures like this. Making this gesture with the Brazilian team jersey is also an offense to our armed forces who bravely fought against Nazi forces in Europe during World War II, “the organization tweeted.
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In addition to Bolsonaro supporters calling for “federal intervention” in front of Brazilian military headquarters, protesters across the country have also blocked roads and highways since the election results were announced.
On Tuesday, the Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered the military police to intervene to clear the streets.
On Wednesday, a day after Bolsonaro spoke publicly for the first time since the results were announced and said he would comply with the constitution, Brazil’s National Traffic Police reported 149 partial or total roadblocks remained.
Santa Catarina, a state that largely supports Bolsonaro, and Mato Grosso are among the regions most affected by roadblocks from protesters.
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