Analysis: As Brazil's military rolls out the tanks for Independence Day, Bolsonaro tells fans to 'make a stand'

Every year, September 7 in Brazil is a day of colorful parades, military demonstrations and national pride, as the country celebrates gaining its independence from colonial Portugal. But as Brazil heads toward presidential elections next month, President Jair Bolsonaro appears to be twisting the national holiday toward partisan ends.

Sep 19, 2022 - 22:53
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Analysis: As Brazil's military rolls out the tanks for Independence Day, Bolsonaro tells fans to 'make a stand'
Every year, September 7 in Brazil is a day of colorful parades, military demonstrations and national pride, as the country celebrates gaining its independence from colonial Portugal. But as Brazil heads toward presidential elections next month, President Jair Bolsonaro appears to be twisting the national holiday toward partisan ends.