The protest, held on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, primarily demanded amnesty for individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 8th, 2023 attacks on Brazil's government buildings. Participants also chanted slogans against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Jair Bolsonaro, along with several governors and prominent allies, participated in the demonstration. Michelle Bolsonaro also gave a speech, focusing on the case of Débora Rodrigues, whose conviction for defacing a statue drew significant attention.
The demonstration aimed to pressure the Chamber of Deputies to vote on a bill granting amnesty. While the bill secured some support, the Chamber's president signaled a reluctance to bring the matter to a vote quickly. The event also saw strong criticism of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Recent polls show a substantial portion of the Brazilian electorate opposes the proposed amnesty. Datafolha polling indicated that only 28% of voters believe Bolsonaro should remain a presidential candidate, whereas 67% believe he should withdraw his candidacy.
Estimates of the protest size varied, with the USP's "Monitor do Debate PolÃtico" reporting around 44,900 attendees and Datafolha indicating approximately 55,000. This was a smaller turnout than a similar protest held in February 2024, but larger than a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro earlier in March.