OPINION: Brazil's Independence Day marred by coup threat and fuel costs

Gasoline and diesel prices reach new highs as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tries to consolidate his power

Re-election trail: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro delivers a speech during a demonstration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this week — Re-election trail: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro delivers a speech during a demonstration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this weekPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Fabio Palmigiani

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil Petrobras Jair Bolsonaro Joaquim Silva e Luna Americas

Published 9 September 2021, 23:00Updated 10 September 2021, 16:27