Bolsonaro Seeks Support and Amnesty for Allies at Sao Paulo Rally Amid Investigations
• Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro staged a large rally in Sao Paulo to defend him against legal investigations that could imprison him.
• Bolsonaro gave a speech seeking "pacification" and amnesty for his supporters jailed for the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings.
• He is accused of illegally receiving jewels from Saudi Arabia and involvement in the attacks, but denies attempting a coup.
• The rally showed Bolsonaro's message still resonates with many Brazilians, though some key past allies did not attend.
• His opponents accuse him of seeking impunity and warn against complacency with "coup mongers."