Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro, who lost the run-off election in Brazil on Sunday, took to the streets. The demonstrators, mostly truckers, in 20 of 26 states, blocked the roads at more than 300 points, setting tires on fire at some locations. Long queues formed on the roads due to the blocked highways.
The protesters also called for “military intervention” to prevent the election-winning leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from becoming president.
According to the highway police, most blockades were carried out in the Santa Catarina and Mato Grosso do Sul regions, where Bolsonaro receives the biggest support.
Bolsonaro, who lost the elections held on Sunday, have not break his silence since the election results were announced.
Brazilian Communications Minister Fabio Faria announced that Bolsonaro will not speak until Tuesday.
It is stated that Bolsonaro is likely to challenge the victory of his left-wing rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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