On the first his statement almost 40 days after his defeat by Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential election was made by outgoing President Jorge Bolsonaro, speaking to fanatical supporters calling for a military coup ahead of the handover of power on 1 January.
"My soul hurts," Bolsonaro said, noting: "The one who decides where I go is you. The one who decides which way the armed forces go is you."
His comments were ambiguous. However, he did not adopt their call for military intervention. However, he said the armed forces would respect Brazil's constitution.
So far, Bolsonaro has not conceded defeat to his rival in October. His supporters continue to demonstrate outside army bases.
Lula's victory over Bolsonaro by a narrow margin will be certified by Brazil's National Electoral Authority on Monday.
Bolsonaru added, addressing his supporters, that the armed forces are Brazil's bulwark against socialism in the country, noting that "nothing is lost" and that their cause will one day prevail.
"The Armed Forces are united. They owe loyalty to our people and respect for the Constitution, and are responsible for our freedom," he noted, adding: "Unlike others, we will win."
Contents of this article including associated images are belongs Cyprus Times
Views & opinions expressed are those of the author and/or Cyprus Times
Source
