The far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Jair Bolsonaro) faces Senate questions about his government’s response to the pandemic.

Protesters have taken to the streets across Brazil to protest against the COVID-19 pandemic handled by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, which killed 459,000 people in South American countries.

Bolsonaro has been widely criticized for downplaying the risks of coronavirus and avoiding public health measures such as lockdowns and curfews.

The Brazilian Senate Committee is working on a survey His government’s coronavirus policy, including whether it cannot obtain a COVID-19 vaccine, touting unproven drugs, and pressure on local leaders trying to impose health restrictions, have all been affected.

Protesters held demonstrations in at least 16 Brazilian cities and towns on Saturday, protesting the resignation of demonstrators, including El Salvador, Belo Horizonte and the capital Brasilia. Play I” sign.

“We must stop this government. We must say “enough”, businessman Omar Silveira attracted about 10,000 people at a rally in Rio de Janeiro, told AFP.

Rio de Janeiro reported that Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew said that despite previous concerns about large-scale public protests during the pandemic, many demonstrators participated in the march.

Yanakiew said: “Up to now, they say we really have to go out and show our opposition to the Bolsonaro government.” He added that left-wing political parties and civil society organizations also attended the meeting.

“[They are] She yelled everything, even Palestine-basically, they were asking Bolsonaro to impeach, they were seeking more vaccines, and in terms of public health and public education,” she said.

“The common denominator is that they want Bolsonaro to quit.”

Despite the criticism, Bolsonaro continued to resist, but he continued to reject coronavirus-related restrictions.

Last weekend, he joined thousands of supporters Motorcycle rally Pass Rio de Janeiro and promise not to implement a nationwide blockade.

Bolsonaro said on May 23: “There is no scientific basis. The governor and mayor have imposed a lockdown or curfew… We are ready to take all necessary measures to protect your freedom.”

But recent opinion polls indicate that the former captain’s approval rating is declining – Datafolha recently stated that 45% of Brazilians say his government is “bad” or “horrible” – In next year’s presidential election, he may face a severe challenge from former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The demonstrators held up signs during a protest by Rio de Janeiro’s President Jair Bolsonaro, which read “Bolsonaro out” [Ricardo Moraes/Reuters]

Although Lula, who served as president from 2003 to 2011, has not confirmed his intention to run, recent investigations have shown that if he does, he will defeat Bolsonaro.

A judge of Brazil’s Supreme Court opened the door for Lula when he returned to politics in March throw it out Corruption conviction against the leader of the Workers’ Party. The Supreme Court later upheld the decision.

Lula Slam Bolsonaro (Bolsonaro) dealt with the pandemic in March, he said: “If this person continues to be in power, Brazil will not be able to bear it.”