President of OAB-RS Rejects Dictatorship of the Rifle or the Robe in Firm Speech

The president of the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio Grande do Sul Section (OAB-RS) made a strong speech this Tuesday (19), rejecting any form of authoritarianism in the country. During an official ceremony, he declared:

"No more dictatorship, neither the one with the rifle nor the one with the robe! The only way for a nation to have peace, prosperity and development is through democracy."

The speech comes at a time of growing political tension in Brazil, with heated debates about the role of institutions and the limits of state power. The speech by the president of the OAB-RS reinforces the organization's commitment to defending the Constitution and the rule of law.

Sectors of civil society and legal experts praised the firm position of the OAB-RS, highlighting the importance of the independence of powers and the preservation of individual freedoms. Meanwhile, critics point out that there is a constant challenge in balancing the role of institutions to avoid both judicial arbitrariness and military authoritarianism.

The statement by the president of the OAB-RS resonates as a warning about the need for democratic vigilance, at a time when the country is facing institutional challenges and fierce disputes over the direction of governance.

#OABPresente | O presidente da OAB Nacional, Beto Simonetti, e membros da diretoria do sistema OAB participaram da solenidade de posse da nova diretoria da OAB-RS, realizada no Theatro São Pedro – Praça Marechal Deodoro, no Centro Histórico de Porto Alegre.

A diretoria empossada… pic.twitter.com/45Qpe8NCFD — OAB Nacional (@CFOAB) February 19, 2025