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CNN criminalizes anti-fascist demonstrations in Brazil and around the world, says congresswoman.

"CNN is supporting the police throwing bombs in only one direction. They're getting their hands dirty with blood!", stated state representative Isa Penna (PSOL-SP) in reference to the channel's coverage of the democratic demonstrations on Paulista Avenue.

CNN criminalizes anti-fascist demonstrations in Brazil and around the world, says congresswoman (Photo: Mauricio Garcia de Souza/ALESP)

247 - State deputy Isa Penna (PSOL-SP) criticized CNN Brasil for its coverage of the protests against fascism, which took place this Sunday (31) on Avenida Paulista. 

"CNN is criminalizing anti-fascist demonstrations in the midst of global fervor, in the midst of an investigation into fake news, in the midst of anti-racist demonstrations in the US. CNN is supporting the police throwing bombs at only one side. They are getting their hands dirty with blood!", the congresswoman wrote on Twitter.

A CNN Brazil The video showed several scenes of fighting between protesters this Sunday (31), when organized fan groups took to the streets demanding democracy and criticizing the Bolsonaro family's apology for dictatorship. The Military Police repressed The mobilizations were met with violence.