Renato Souza

Renato Souza stated that the WhatsApp channel of candidate Flávio Bolsonaro was used to spread disinformation about an event on Avenida Paulista. According to him, a video of a protest in Chile, in which a woman supposedly appeared inhaling a white substance, was published as if it had been recorded in São Paulo. Souza also said that another post presented old images of graffiti and vandalism on the avenue as if they were current. #desinformação #fakeNews #Política (translated)

Renato Souza stated that, in the last 15 days, 1 million people liked, commented, or reposted his content, which totaled 40 million views. He thanked those who interacted and followed him and said that this was happening at a significant moment for the country's democracy. https://t.co/NOb1vHOLyu #Democracia #Engajamento #RedesSociais (translated)

Renato Souza wrote that the Public Security Secretariat of the Federal District was accused of using the Military Police to intimidate participants of a demonstration on the Rodoviário axis in support of President Lula's reelection and Leandro Grass's candidacy for governor. According to him, the Military Police sent more than 12 vehicles, conducted a blitz near the demonstration, and fined vehicles. In a statement, the SSP-DF stated that the police were providing security for the event, mentioned that roads were blocked, and accused demonstrators of placing stickers on cars without authorization. #SegurançaPública #Protesto #Lula (translated)

Renato Souza stated that the chief electoral justice, Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas, had not found irregularities in the "Lula's Army" channel on WhatsApp and had overturned Kássio Nunes' decision that ordered the suspension of the space. According to Souza, Villas Bôas gave Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign five days to point out what irregularities had been committed. #JustiçaEleitoral #Eleições2022 #Brasil (translated)

Renato Souza wrote that, behind the scenes, ministers of the TSE evaluated that a decision by Kássio Nunes represented undue interference in the electoral campaign in favor of Flávio Bolsonaro. According to him, the channel used by Janones did not contain relevant campaign materials or disinformation. #Eleições2022 #JustiçaEleitoral #Desinformação (translated)

Renato Souza stated that the decision of Minister Kássio Nunes to suspend the channel "Lula's Army" on WhatsApp took precedence over the actions of the Electoral Justice's Chief Corregidor, Minister Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva, who was reviewing the request. https://t.co/mDtw1osekn #JustiçaEletoral #Lula #LiberdadeDeExpressão (translated)

Renato Souza stated that the president of the TSE, Kássio Nunes, ordered the removal of WhatsApp from a channel created by André Janones to promote Lula's campaign. According to Souza, the decision set a deadline of up to three hours and would remain in effect until the end of the voting in the second round. He said that the channel had more than 3 million supporters. #Eleições2022 #Lula #TSE (translated)

Renato Souza wrote that acts in support of Lula had occurred in at least 10 states of the federation and that, throughout the week, the demonstrations had taken place in at least 20 states. According to him, a crowd occupied the center of Belo Horizonte, and students led the acts in eight states. https://t.co/dwSfwzrXoV #Lula #Mobilização #Manifestações (translated)

Renato Souza stated that consumers reported a sudden increase in prices at supermarkets and gas stations last week. He also said that the reduction in the price of gasoline per liter was not being passed on to consumers and classified the behavior as a suspicion of electoral interference. #preços #combustíveis #economia (translated)

Renato Souza reported that an act by the MTST in support of President Lula was attacked in Largo da Carioca, in downtown Rio. According to him, stones were thrown at members of the movement, two women were injured, and the police were working to identify the aggressors. #Lula #MTST #RioDeJaneiro (translated)

Renato Souza wrote that, alongside Davi Alcolumbre, Senator Cleitinho, elected governor of Minas Gerais, stated that he had asked the Senate president to schedule the end of the 6x1 shift for consideration by the plenary. According to Souza, the PEC would be voted on the following week and was on the agendas for the sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. #Política #MinasGerais #Senado (translated)

Renato Souza wrote that Otoni de Paula, associated for years with bolsonarismo, stated that he does not regret losing the election and declared support for President Lula's reelection. The deputy said he is "on the right side." https://t.co/TAdJM69Yol #Lula #Política #Brasil (translated)