Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives on horseback at a demonstration by farmers in Brasilia, on May 15, 2021 AFP/EVARISTO SASAO PAULO: Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied his base on Saturday , appearing on horseback and even in a helicopter flyover, as his popularity dips and he faces harsh criticism for his handling of the pandemic which has ravaged his country.
Bolsonaro, who has called the deadly virus nothing more than a"little flu" and questioned the efficacy of vaccines, has seen his approval rating hit an all-time low of 24 per cent, according to a survey published this week by the respected firm Datafolha. Thanking farmers and truck drivers, Bolsonaro attacked"some governors and mayors" who have enacted measures to contain the virus.Similar so-called"Christian Family Freedom Marches" were to be held in nearly every state capital.
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