Inconsequent and Unacceptable
We publicly express our indignation at the actions of President Jair Bolsonaro, who continues to defy the reasonable limits of democratic rules and decorum of office even amidst a context of public calamity. We have witnessed dozens of episodes over the past few months that prove his authoritarian inclination and aspiration to rule the country without the Parliament, the justice system, the press and the organized civil society.
In view of the tragic outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Jair Bolsonaro shows his most inconsequential and inhumane aspect by downplaying a disease that has already infected 435,400 people on the six continents and led to the death of 20,000 more by the time we wrote this statement. Instead of honoring the responsibility to lead the country during this critical moment, the head of the state has chosen to disregard science despite the recommendations of international health agencies and health authorities of his own cabinet, threatening the lives of millions of Brazilians and undermining joint efforts around the world to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bolsonaro has demonstrated his lack of commitment to preserving the life of the Brazilian population after every of his pronouncements. Therefore, he has also tried to discredit the measures taken by state and municipal governments that seek to address this unprecedented crisis in recent human history even without the leadership of the president. He affronts and attempts to destroy the most basic pillars of coexistence in society: respect and human solidarity.
President Jair Bolsonaro's stance in face of the Covid-19 pandemic is inconsequential and unacceptable. His nationwide address on the evening of March 24 clearly testifies to his incompatibility with the position he holds. It devoid elementary humanity principles, empathy, and is unable to foster cooperation and promote the well-being of his fellow citizens.
In addition to ignoring his absurd recommendations, we urge all sectors and democratic institutions of Brazilian society, particularly the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court, the National Congress, the population and the entire international community to repudiate vehemently the irresponsible behavior of President Jair Bolsonaro, who instead of leading the country has chosen to walk down a path of ignorance and barbarism.
We demand the Ministry of Health, the National Congress and state and municipal governments to sustain the guidelines of social distancing, deploying the resources for precautionary measures to battle Covid-19 primarily in favor of the most vulnerable groups of our society in order to guarantee the survival of those who face the most nefarious effects of this crisis. Nothing is more important than the preservation of our lives at this moment, without any sort of distinction.
Despite the insanity and irresponsibility of the president, the only way to get through the current crisis with dignity and in respect of democracy is to unite all social and political actors committed to the collective well-being, the public interest and the non-negotiable values of humanity and solidarity.
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Ação Educativa
ABI - Associação Brasileira de Imprensa
Abong - Organizações em Defesa dos Direitos e Bens Comuns
Acredito
ACT - Promoção da Saúde
Agenda Pública
ARTIGO 19
Associação da Parada do Orgulho LGBT+ de São Paulo
Atados
BrCidades
Casa Fluminense
CEDAPS - Centro de Promoção da Saúde
CENPEC Educação
Cidade Escola Aprendiz
Coletivo Imargem
Conectas Direitos Humanos
Delibera Brasil
Departamento Jurídico XI de Agosto
Engajamundo
Escola de Ativismo
Frente Favela Brasil
Fórum Brasileiro de Economia Solidária
Fundação Avina
Fundação Tide Setubal
Geledés - Instituto da Mulher Negra
Gestos - Soropositividade, Comunicação e Gênero
Goianas na Urna
Greenpeace Brasil
Grupo de Trabalho da Sociedade Civil para Agenda 2030
Habitat para a Humanidade Brasil
Ibase - Instituto Brasileiro de Análises Sociais e Econômicas
Instituto Alana
Instituto Braudel
IDDD - Instituto de Defesa do Direito de Defesa
IDS - Instituto Democracia e Sustentabilidade
INESC - Instituto de Estudos Socioeconômicos
Instituto Ethos de Empresas e Responsabilidade Social
Instituto IDhES
Instituto Nossa Ilhéus
Instituto Physis - Cultura & Ambiente
Instituto Polis
ISA - Instituto Socioambiental
Instituto Update
Instituto Vladimir Herzog
Judeus pela Democracia
Labhacker
Move Social
Movimento Boa Praça
MMDA - Movimento Mineiro pelos Direitos Animais
Movimento Nossa BH
Pacto Organizações Regenerativas
Peabiru
Política Viva
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Programa Cidades Sustentáveis
Projeto Saúde e Alegria
ONDAS - Observatório Nacional dos Direitos à Água e ao Saneamento
Ocupa Política
Oxfam Brasil
Rede Brasileira de Renda Básica
Rede Conhecimento Social
Rede Justiça Criminal
Rede Nacional de Pessoas Vivendo com HIV e AIDS
Rede Nossa São Paulo
Repórteres Sem Fronteiras
Tapera Taperá
Think Olga
Transparência Brasil
Transparência Capixaba
UNE - União Nacional dos Estudantes
Virada Política
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