This Tuesday marks the 49th anniversary of April 25th. The date will be celebrated in Parliament with a regular ceremonial session following the welcoming ceremony for Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
The participation of the Brazilian head of state caused heated controversy, leading Chega to announce a demonstration against Lula’s trip to parliament. In addition to the protest organized by André Ventura’s party, three other concentrations are planned near the Assembly of the Republic.
The formal session will begin at 11:30 am and eight speeches are expected from the eight parties holding seats in parliament, in ascending order of representation. At the end of the President Assembly of the Republic, Augusto Santos Silva, with the last speech of the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
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Updated April 25, 2023 | 11:55
Katarina Martins: “Whenever fascist callousness makes itself felt, we will fight it together”
The leader of the Block de Esquerda quotes Chico Buarque in a speech to the Assembly of the Republic to remember that much remains to be done.
“Let us know how to care for April seeds,” says Katarina Martins.
“To the abandonment of so much that remains to be done, democratic failures are added. Whenever the fascist stench makes itself felt, we will fight it together.”
Ines Souza Real criticizes Chega’s protests as Andre Ventura arrives for the meeting
“We share the same embarrassment that some have pointed out,” the PAN leader says, criticizing Chega’s protest during Lula’s speech.
In her speech in parliament, Inés Souza Real criticizes the government’s options for supporting youth and pensioners. “What is missing for a real social and environmental revolution?” he asks.
Rui Tavares is the first to speak at the commemorative meeting on April 25 and warns of the threat to democracy
“Someone has to say it on this day. Our democracy is not only not guaranteed, but is at the moment of greatest risk to its existence,” defends the leader of Livre.
Ruy Tavares also leaves a warning to anyone who joins authoritarian leaders. “The main risk to democracy is not authoritarian regimes, which will always be in the minority, but those who want to help them.”
A solemn commemorative meeting dedicated to the 49th anniversary on April 25 begins.
The Portuguese anthem is playing again.
Lula da Silva downplays protests in Chega
Lula da Silva discounts Chega’s protests: “I just have to thank António Costa, Augusto Santos Silva and Marcelo Rebela de Souza for their affection.”
Lula da Silva addresses the war in Ukraine in parliament: “We must talk about peace”
Deputies from Chega demonstrate Ukrainian flags and posters with the inscriptions “Enough of corruption”, “To the thief – to prison” and Ukrainian flags.
Augusto Santos Silva criticizes Chega deputies: “No more insults and degrading institutions.”
Most of the deputies, Marcelo Rebelo de Souza and the President of the Assembly of the Republic give Lula da Silva a standing ovation.
“We Brazilians have watched the carnation revolution with admiration,” Lula says, quoting Chico Buarque’s “Tanto Mar” to recall the distance between the two countries.
“A country committed to reducing inequality, fighting racism and fighting gender,” adds Lula da Silva.
“We need to talk about the world. The war cannot continue indefinitely. Every day human suffering is increasing. We condemn the violation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine. We believe in an international order based on respect,” he adds.
Lula da Silva’s speech ends with a standing ovation from the majority of deputies. It is enough to replace the applause with noise when he claps his hands on the bench, raising protest posters.
Augusto Santos Silva speaks first in parliament
President of the Assembly of the Republic speaks at the welcome ceremony for Lula da Silva.
“We know what kind of friendship he has for Portugal. We recognize him as a leader. We see a statesman who won free elections without hesitation in defending them,” he suggests.
“We are two countries, brothers in history and brothers in democratic freedoms.”
Lula da Silva is already in Parliament
The President of Brazil arrives at the Assembly of the Republic. The national anthems of Portugal and Brazil are played.
António Costa and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa are already in Parliament
The Prime Minister and the President of the Republic have already arrived in Parliament to take part in Lula’s welcoming ceremony and in the official meeting on 25 April.
The protests are timed to coincide with the 49th anniversary of 25 April.
The April 25 celebrations are marked by protests near the Assembly of the Republic. Parliament receives Lulu da Silva, who will not participate in the solemn meeting.
Dozens of demonstrators attend a protest organized by Chega leader Andre Ventura against Lula da Silva’s entry into parliament.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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