Irresponsible and unacceptable

In each new public statement, Bolsonaro illustrates his disregard for protecting the life of the Brazilian people

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 organized civil society.

In view of the tragic outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Jair Bolsonaro shows his most irresponsible and inhumane side 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 one 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 irresponsible and unacceptable. His nationwide address on the evening of March 24 clearly testifies to his incompatibility with the position he holds. It is 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 maintain 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.

 

Signed by:

1. Ação Educativa
2. ABI – Associação Brasileira de Imprensa
3. Abong – Organizações em Defesa dos Direitos e Bens Comuns
4. Acredito
5. ACT – Promoção da Saúde
6. Agenda Pública
7. ARTIGO 19
8. Associação da Parada do Orgulho LGBT+ de São Paulo
9. Atados
10. BrCidades
11. Casa Fluminense
12. CEDAPS – Centro de Promoção da Saúde
13. CENPEC Educação
14. Cidade Escola Aprendiz
15. Coletivo Imargem
16. Conectas Direitos Humanos
17. Delibera Brasil
18. Departamento Jurídico XI de Agosto
19. Engajamundo
20. Escola de Ativismo
21. Frente Favela Brasil
22. Fórum Brasileiro de Economia Solidária
23. Fundação Avina
24. Fundação Tide Setubal
25. Geledés – Instituto da Mulher Negra
26. Gestos – Soropositividade, Comunicação e Gênero
27. Goianas na Urna
28. Greenpeace Brasil
29. Grupo de Trabalho da Sociedade Civil para Agenda 2030
30. Habitat para a Humanidade Brasil
31. Ibase – Instituto Brasileiro de Análises Sociais e Econômicas
32. Instituto Alana
33. Instituto Braudel
34. IDDD – Instituto de Defesa do Direito de Defesa
35. IDS – Instituto Democracia e Sustentabilidade
36. INESC – Instituto de Estudos Socioeconômicos
37. Instituto Ethos de Empresas e Responsabilidade Social
38. Instituto IDhES
39. Instituto Nossa Ilhéus
40. Instituto Physis – Cultura & Ambiente
41. Instituto Pólis
42. ISA – Instituto Socioambiental
43. Instituto Update
44. Instituto Vladimir Herzog
45. Judeus pela Democracia
46. Labhacker
47. Move Social
48. Movimento Boa Praça
49. MMDA – Movimento Mineiro pelos Direitos Animais
50. Movimento Nossa BH
51. Pacto Organizações Regenerativas
52. Peabiru
53. Política Viva
54. ponteAponte
55. Programa Cidades Sustentáveis
56. Projeto Saúde e Alegria
57. ONDAS – Observatório Nacional dos Direitos à Água e ao Saneamento
58. Ocupa Política
59. Oxfam Brasil
60. Rede Brasileira de Renda Básica
61. Rede Conhecimento Social
62. Rede Justiça Criminal
63. Rede Nacional de Pessoas Vivendo com HIV e AIDS
64. Rede Nossa São Paulo
65. Repórteres Sem Fronteiras
66. Tapera Taperá
67. Think Olga
68. Transparência Brasil
69. Transparência Capixaba
70. UNE – União Nacional dos Estudantes
71. Virada Política
72. Vote Nelas
73. 342 Artes