The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) published today (8) a manifesto to the nation in defense of democracy. The entity declared that, after 92 years of history, it will continue with the constitutional mission of representing the law and being the guardian of the Democratic State of Law.
“We will continue to defend individual rights and guarantees, the federative model, the division and harmony between the Powers of the Republic and the secret, periodic and universal vote,” the order declared.
The OAB also stated that it defends clean and free elections, with the predominance of the voter’s will.
“The OAB is not a supporter or opponent of governments, parties and candidates. Our critical autonomy ensures credibility and strength for our actions of support and uncompromising defense of the Democratic State of Law”, says the order.
Finally, the entity declared that it protects democracy.
“We are proud and confident in the model of our country’s electoral system, conducted in an exemplary way by the Electoral Justice. Brazil counts on the OAB to ensure respect for the Constitution, removing risks of democratic ruptures and with the preservation of institutions and the Powers of Republic”, he concluded.
Bolsonaro
President Jair Bolsonaro (PL), who is seeking re-election in October, criticized again this Monday the release of letters to defend democracy, saying that “letter” everyone does.
In a speech during a meeting with the Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban) and the National Confederation of Financial Institutions (CNF), Bolsonaro said that anyone who wants democracy needs to feel it, and not sign a “letter”.
