Politics · Brazil · 2 hrs ago
São Paulo gallery restricts access during pro-Lula rally
A pro-Lula rally took place beside Galeria Metrópole in São Paulo on Thursday, October 15.
Organizers moved it to Dom José Gaspar Square after the gallery’s management did not allow them to use the building’s shared areas.
As the rally approached, the gallery closed its gates from 6 p.m., earlier than its usual Thursday hours, which can run until 11 p.m.
Customers, workers and guests were stopped from entering, and a book launch inside the building was disrupted.
The closure affected businesses and people with events inside while the rally called for votes to support Lula’s re-election.
Police said they recorded a report over a disagreement between two people.
The gallery’s administration had not responded to requests for comment by publication.
Galeria Metrópole in São Paulo closed its gates from 6 p.m. on Thursday, restricting access during a pro-Lula rally nearby.
The closure prevented customers, event guests and some workers from entering the building.
The rally had been moved to Dom José Gaspar Square after the gallery’s management did not authorize it in the building’s common areas.
Merchants said they had not been told about the early closure, which disrupted businesses and a book launch.
The Military Police said a report was filed over a disagreement between two people.
- Who
- Gallery Metrópole’s management restricted access as publishers and shopkeepers held a pro-Lula rally nearby.
- What
- The gallery closed its gates early, preventing some people from entering.
- When
- Thursday, October 15, from 6 p.m.
- Where
- Gallery Metrópole on São Luís Avenue, next to Dom José Gaspar Square in São Paulo.
- Why
- The rally was moved to the square after the gallery did not authorize it in the building. The management’s reason for closing the gates was not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Organizers sought to hold the event inside the building, but the gallery’s management did not authorize use of its common areas.
Organizers moved the rally to Dom José Gaspar Square in front of the gallery.
The gallery closed its gates as the rally’s gathering time approached.
The rally took place in the square, with speeches supporting Lula’s re-election.
- Gallery
- Galeria Metrópole
- Closure time
- 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 15
- Rally location
- Dom José Gaspar Square
- Affected event
- Launch of Mônica Zarattini’s photobook, Meu Pai É Viajante
- Police report
- Filed over “desinteligência,” or a disagreement between two people
What people are saying
What happened at Galeria Metrópole today is unacceptable.
They won’t let me in to get my motorcycle. I work here every day.