The list of expressions of repudiation released by business entities against Bolsonarist invasions in Brasília grew this Monday (9). The wave of communiqués contesting acts of vandalism began to increase on Sunday night (8), asking for a response from society.
Ibram (Brazilian Mining Institute), which brings together companies such as Alcoa, Arcelor Mittal, Vale and Usiminas, released a statement asking public authorities to receive “all the support of society and the private sector”.
Companies such as Natura also manifested themselves individually. “These criminal acts represent an affront to Brazilian democracy, in an attempt to silence established institutions and silence public spaces for dialogue. The scenes we witnessed this Sunday are opposed to our beliefs and reason for being”, said the company.
Isaac Sidney, president of Febraban, called for a firm reaction from the state.
In a statement, Anbima (Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Market Entities) said it was convinced “that the rule of law will prevail and that we will continue to contribute to the development of our economy and strengthening of our society”.
The CNseg (confederation that represents insurance companies) said that the depredation of public assets contributes to the delay in the country’s growth.
Abit (textile industry association) called for the reintegration of peace and balance.
In its note of rejection, the business group Esfera Brasil said that “no political or ideological divergence can serve as a justification for violent acts of vandalism”.
Aberje (Brazilian Association of Business Communication) asks that institutions fulfill their role and that those involved in the attacks are punished in accordance with the law.
For Fiesp, “the invasion of the National Congress, the Planalto Palace and the Federal Supreme Court by vandals equated with terrorists is a consequence of the solid antecedents, not just rhetorical ones, which indicated the development of a plot with coup intentions”.
The Cebds (Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development), an entity that represents more than 100 companies such as Amazon, Ambev, BRF and Danone, stated that the success of companies can only be achieved in full democracies, with respect to the results of the polls and the institutions of State.
In its communiqué, Abrasca (Brazilian Association of Listed Companies), which represents more than 450 companies, says that it “calls on all parties to assume their responsibilities, the government and the opposition, civil society, businessmen and all political leaders, so that there is a quick return to institutional and democratic normality”.
The nucleus of trade associations in São Paulo, which includes the CACB, Facesp and ACSP, stated that institutions must function normally to prioritize development, job creation and promote social justice for Brazilians.
Entities such as Firjan (industry federation of Rio de Janeiro), Aneor (National Association of Road Works Companies), Ciesp (Center of Industries of the State of São Paulo), Ancord (association representing companies in the financial and capital markets), IBP (Brazilian Institute of Petroleum and Gas) and Abiis (innovative industry alliance in health) also manifested themselves.
The Forum of Directors of Federal Regulatory Agencies also called for punishment for those responsible. “There needs to be accountability and that such agents are punished rigorously, so that no more actions like these occur, which seriously affront the Democratic State of Law.
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