Activists Remember Victims of 1964 Military Dictatorship Coup in Rio
Activists gathered in downtown Rio de Janeiro to commemorate the victims of Brazil's military government, marking the anniversary of the 1964 military coup.
The group assembled in front of a former DOPS building, where incarceration and torture took place during that period.
- Many held pictures of political opponents who were murdered or disappeared during the regime.
- Flags and stickers highlighted the 2022 January 8 events, when supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro invaded the capital building.
Activists shouted "no amnesty" for the former president.
Author's summary: Activists in Rio remember victims of 1964 coup.