The opposition, which had hoped to get an overwhelming majority against the president, fell short, getting 218 votes. The navy issued a statement saying the convoy had been planned long before the congressional vote. Military parades in the capital are usually limited to independence day events. Tuesday's procession was described as a ceremonial invitation for Bolsonaro to attend annual navy exercises that are held in a town outside the capital. “I trust him.”Hours before the tense vote, Bolsonaro had another defeat in Congress.

Source: ABC News August 10, 2021 15:00 UTC