After Bolsonaro's statement, how are the protests in Brazil continuing?
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(CNN) --
Brazilian authorities say they are investigating a video of a demonstration in the city of Sao Miguel do Oeste, in which people are seen making a "Nazi salute."
The demonstration, which took place in front of a military barracks in the city, appeared to be one of several events organized this Wednesday around military barracks in the country, where supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro have come to protest the results of the second round. presidential.
Bolsonaro lost his bid for re-election to left-wing leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The video, which was posted on Twitter, shows a crowd of people, some carrying the Brazilian flag and others wrapped in it, giving what appears to be the Nazi salute, as the national anthem plays.
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It is unclear who posted the video and CNN has not been able to verify its authenticity.
Inciting Nazis is considered a crime in Brazil.
The Federal Prosecutor of the State of Santa Catarina said in its statement that it is already working "to identify the people who gave the Nazi salute during the rallies that were supposed to be democratic and peaceful."
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"Once identified, a report will be drawn up and the information will be sent to the Public Ministry for accountability of those involved," said prosecutor Marcela de Jesús Fernandes.
CNN has reached out to Bolsonaro's office for comment.
Brazilian authorities will investigate the video.
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The Brazilian-Israeli Confederation, a Brazilian Jewish organization, issued a statement calling the image "disgusting."
“Brazilian society cannot tolerate gestures like this.
Making this gesture with the Brazilian team shirt is also an offense to our Armed Forces who bravely fought against Nazi forces in Europe during World War II," the organization tweeted.
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In addition to Bolsonaro supporters calling for a "federal intervention" in front of the Brazilian military headquarters, protesters across the country have also blocked roads and highways since the election results were announced.
On Tuesday, the Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered the military police to intervene to clear the roads.
On Wednesday — a day after Bolsonaro spoke publicly for the first time since the results were announced and said he would comply with the constitution — Brazil's national highway police reported that 149 partial or total roadblocks remained.
Santa Catarina — a state that largely supports Bolsonaro — and Mato Grosso are among the regions hardest hit by protesters' roadblocks.
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