In the message the Brazilian party PSOL said: The recent arrest of 82 members of the Turkish People’s Democratic Party represents the latest attack by the Turkish government against democracy in the country. Once again, the Erdogan government violates civil rights to intimidate popular political organizations and remain in power indefinitely."

The message added: "From Brazil, we from PSOL denounce the authoritarianism of the Turkish regime and demand freedom for the 82 and all other Turkish and Kurdish militants imprisoned for fighting for equality and democracy in the country.  We stand together, our fight is the same!"