Sao Paulo Pride Parade Reclaims Brazil's National Colors

Hundreds of thousands unite in celebration and protest against far-right appropriation of national symbols

Participants wore green and yellow to reclaim Brazil's flag from far-right supporters of former President Bolsonaro.
The parade, one of the largest in the world, highlighted Brazil's ongoing issues with violence against the LGBTQ community.
Brazil leads globally in murders of trans and gender-diverse individuals, with 31% of worldwide cases in 2023.
Organizers called for political action ahead of upcoming municipal elections.
The event underscored the demand for visibility and equal rights for Brazil's LGBTQ population.