Secom Uses Expression Similar to Nazi Slogan to Promote Pandemic Work

[Judi Lynn]

Secom is responsible for the Presidency of the Republic communications

May.11.2020 2:10PM

Secom published a video to publicize federal actions in the fight against the pandemic. But at a certain point, the video used an expression that refers to the famous Nazi inscription at the entrance to the Auschwitz concentration camp in (Poland): "Arbeit macht frei" ("Work liberates" ). Secom is responsible the President’s communications.

The Secom video, which was shared by President Jair Bolsonaro (without a party), states at one point: "Work, unity and truth will set us free [sic]".

In the text in which the video is presented, Secom's profile on Twitter makes a slight variation, without the error of agreement: "Part of the press insists on turning its back on facts, on Brazil, and on Brazilians. But @govbr, by determination of his boss, will continue working to SAVE LIVES and preserve the employment and dignity of Brazilians. Work, union and the truth will liberate Brazil. "


Fábio Wajngarten. FOTO: EDU ANDRADE/Fatopress



Fábio Wajngarten. FOTO: EDU ANDRADE/Fatopress

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Information on the similarity between Secom's phrase and the Nazi motto was published by UOL.

More:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-coronavirus-aide-scli-intl/index.html

[Runningdawg]

1. Heads up - Don't use those words on FB, they label it as hate speech.

I typed the German phrase, without any other accompanying text and before anyone could have time to read it and report it, the moment I hit enter, I was banned for 3 days.