For three days here on the streets of São Paulo the people have been expressing their views on the future of Brazil. On Wednesday street demonstrators called for the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff. On Thursday another crowd gathered to say “No to the coup!” – implying a right wing plot to topple the government.
Today, Saturday, Paulista has a jolly atmosphere, mostly supporting the leader of the corruption investigation, judge Moro. Inflatable dolls of Dilma in striped convicts’ shirt are selling well. The flags, balloons, singing and drumming represent a cheerful Brazilian way of dealing with issues that are actually deeply troubling for the country, its government and its future.
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