Opposition appeals to annul Bolsonaro's pardon to an ally deputy | Video

Brasilia, Apr 22 (EFE).- The Brazilian opposition appealed this Friday to the Supreme Court to annul the pardon granted by President Jair Bolsonaro to far-right deputy Daniel Silveira, sentenced to eight years in prison by the highest court for his threats to the democratic institutions.

ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL SILVEIRA, PRESIDENT BOLSONARO, SUPREME COURT AND CONGRESS.

STATEMENTS BY PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO FROM HIS FACEBOOK PAGE:

This decree may be a milestone for all of us. It aims to grant Congressman Daniel Silveira free of charge.

Considering that freedom of expression is an essential pillar of society in all its manifestations.

Considering that society is in legitimate shock at the condemnation of a parliamentarian, protected by the inviolability of opinion, rejected by the Constitution, who only made use of his freedom of expression.

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Date: 22/04/2022 17:44 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Crime, law and justice
Politics
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 118 seconds
Reference: 55008568632
Relevance: Notable