Lula supporters, opponents clash in Brazilian capital
Clashes have broken out in the Brazilian capital between supporters and opponents of the appointment of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to the country’s cabinet.
Clashes have broken out in the Brazilian capital between supporters and opponents of the appointment of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to the country’s cabinet.
Police said they used pepper spray to prevent violence and disperse about 300 opposition demonstrators, who were trying to enter the square occupied by over 300 pro-government protesters.
Opponents accused Lula, the founder and face of the governing Workers’ Party, of trying to dodge corruption charges against him. They shouted slogans such as “Shame!”
On the contrary, the ex-president’s supporters said the opponents are seeking a “coup” in the South American country.
“In my opinion, she (Rousseff) cheated Brazil because we were going through this financial situation because of her. Everyone knew that. We have an enormous debt. She is being slutty. I don’t think Lula earned this appointment and the investigation on him needs to continue,” said protester Daniel Rodrigues.
Meanwhile, there were reports that Brazils’ federal judge has issued an injunction to suspend Lula’s appointment as the chief of staff.
Elsewhere, hundreds of anti-government protesters calling for Rousseff’s impeachment and Lula’s arrest blocked central Sao Paulo, the country’s financial capital and main opposition stronghold.
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