Bolsonaro’s close ally, Congresswoman Zambelli, calls on generals not to recognize Lula da Silva’s government

Congresswoman Carla Zambelli (PL, right), one of Jair Bolsonaro’s closest allies, recorded a video Tuesday (Nov. 29) in which she calls on the generals of the armed forces not to recognize the government of President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT, progressive-globalist).

In the video, the parliamentarian questions whether the military wants to “salute a bandit” on Inauguration Day, Jan. 1.

“Four-star generals, do you want to salute a bandit or the Brazilian nation on Jan. 1? This is not the time to respond with a letter that claims to be bipartisan. It is time to take a stand. Which side of history will you be on?” she asked.

Zambelli cited a statement released by the Army in which the institution said it is non-partisan.

The military responded to remarks by Jovem Pan News commentator Paulo Figueiredo that the armed forces said “damaged the image of the institution and the members of its high command.”

The video was shared on a new account of the congresswoman on Instagram.

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) ordered the blocking of Zambelli’s social networks. The MP also criticized the Supreme Court (STF) and called on the military to listen to the protesters outside the barracks.