Today, the far-right Bolsonarists staged a coup against Brazil’s democratic elections.

"Dear non Brazilian friends. Grotesque voter suppression 🗣️allegedly🗣️orchestrated by bolsonarista mayors, police officers and public transportation officials across Brazil. Electoral Court judge extends voting for two hours in the country. The far right sees defeat." - Kleber Mendonça Filho, renowned filmmaker

"Widespread voter suppression is reportedly being carried out by local government officials aligned with Flávio Bolsonaro. They're breaking the law by keeping public buses in the garages to prevent poor and working classes Brazilians from voting. This is very serious." - Andrew Fishman, president & co-founder Intercept Brasil

"Lula tells reporters he has never before complained about elections he has been involved in, irrespective of whether he had won or lost. "But this time something abominable is happening." - Tom Phillips, Latin America correspondent for the Guardian

"So the Bolsonarismo is using every dirty tactic: now it is public transport availability. I hope the @OAS_official ( Organization of American States) observers are documenting this imminent threat to the right to vote of many, targeting the poor. #Brasil #BrazilElection - Renata Avila, CEO Open Knowledge Foundation

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