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During a pro-Bolsonaro demonstration in São Paulo, congressman Gustavo Gayer (PL-GO) shows audio recordings of Alexandre de Moraes, Barroso, Flávio Dino and Cármen Lúcia. The episode intensifies political debate and raises questions about the limits of parliamentary freedom of expression.
In one of the most tense moments of the demonstration held this Sunday (29) on Avenida Paulista, federal deputy Gustavo Gayer (PL-GO) got on the float and showed audio recordings of ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), including minister Alexandre de Moraes, president of the STF Luís Roberto Barroso, Flávio Dino and minister Cármen Lúcia.
The event, organized by pastor Silas Malafaia with the support of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL), was called under the motto “Freedom and Justice” and brought together a crowd of supporters, as well as governors, senators and dozens of federal deputies from the right. The public showing of the audio recordings generated strong repercussions on social media and increased the tension that already existed between the Legislative and Judiciary branches.
"Audio recordings of STF ministers are played at a pro-Bolsonaro demonstration and reignite debate on institutional limits"
Gayer x STF: Moraes' audio recording and the rhetoric of confrontation
The most anticipated and controversial audio recording of the afternoon was that of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, a central figure in the recent clashes with pro-Bolsonaro parliamentarians. Although the exact content of the audio recording has not been officially released, its mere reproduction at a political opposition rally opened up a new chapter in the institutional crisis.
"It's time to show the people what they say behind the scenes," Gayer declared when presenting the excerpts. Then, audio recordings attributed to Ministers Barroso, Flávio Dino and Cármen Lúcia were also played on the sound truck, to applause from the crowd.
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The STF press office was contacted by the press, including CNN Brasil, but by the time this article was published, it had not officially commented on the content or authenticity of the recordings.
Bolsonaro reappears and strengthens popular support
Former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) arrived at Paulista Avenue around 2 pm, where he was greeted with shouts of support and posters calling for amnesty for those involved in the January 8 protests. Although he did not speak immediately, Bolsonaro was surrounded by allies and participated in political meetings on Sunday morning alongside Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos-SP), at Palácio dos Bandeirantes.
Tarcísio posted photos alongside the former president and right-wing parliamentarians on his social media, reinforcing his presence in the Bolsonaro base – even while trying to maintain an image of moderation before the São Paulo electorate.
Massive presence in Congress strengthens Bolsonaro base
The event was attended by seven senators and more than 30 federal deputies, most of them from the PL and allied parties. Names such as Flávio Bolsonaro, Magno Malta, Bia Kicis, General Pazuello and Marco Feliciano were on the stage alongside Bolsonaro.
“Avenida Paulista has become a thermometer of opposition to the Supreme Federal Court,” wrote a deputy on social media during the event.
Check out the main members of parliament present:
Confirmed senators:
Eduardo Girão (NOVO-CE)
Jaime Bagattoli (PL-RO)
Magno Malta (PL-ES)
Welington Fagundes (PL-MT)
Flavio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ)
Tereza Cristina (PP-MS)
Marcos Rogério (PL-RO)
Federal deputies present (highlights):
Bia Kicis (PL-DF)
General Pazuello (PL-RJ)
Gustavo Gayer (PL-GO)
Marco Feliciano (PL-SP)
Colonel Tadeu (PL-SP)
Sóstenes Cavalcante (PL-RJ)
Sergeant Fahur (PSD-PR)
Junio Amaral (PL-MG)
Zucco (PL-RS)
Climate of institutional tension: freedom of expression or attack on the Judiciary?
The release of the audios has reignited legal and political debates about the limits of parliamentary freedom of expression versus attacks on democratic institutions.
Legal experts are already pointing out possible consequences in the Chamber of Deputies' Ethics Committee, while Bolsonaro's allies classify the act as a “cry for transparency”. The episode may still have repercussions in the STF, which is analyzing actions involving fake news, disinformation and attacks on the Democratic Rule of Law.
"By taking speeches by Supreme Court justices to the streets, Gayer transforms the institutional crisis into a public spectacle"
Conclusion: The clash is far from over
Sunday's act showed that Bolsonarism maintains its mobilization strength, but it also exposed an increasingly direct strategy of confrontation with the Judiciary. The public reproduction of audios of Supreme Court justices is, without a doubt, a controversial milestone, which may provoke legal and political reactions in the coming days.
With eyes on Brasília and the microphones on Paulista Avenue tuned to the backstage of the Justice system, the crisis between powers is entering a new chapter – and Brazil is entering yet another episode of institutional instability in the midst of democracy.
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