Posted on Jan 9, 2023
Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress
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Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress and other buildings in the capital of Brasília on Sunday, calling for the military to take over Brazil's government.
By evening, security forces had retaken control of the breached buildings, said Flávio Dino, the minister of justice and public security. Dino said about 200 people had been arrested, while the district's governor said more than 400 had been arrested.
Many Bolsonaro supporters have refused to accept the far-right former leader's defeat in elections more than two months ago to the leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was sworn in as president a week ago.
In addition to the Congress building, videos and photos of the scenes posted to social media also showed crowds invading and ransacking the nearby presidential palace and Supreme Court. Swarms of Bolsonaro supporters, known as "Bolsonaristas," were seen charging past security barriers and clashing with police who appeared to be using pepper spray against them.
Congressional offices were closed as the mob moved up the ramp of the Congress building and climbed on the roof and broke windows.
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress and other buildings in the capital of Brasília on Sunday, calling for the military to take over Brazil's government.
By evening, security forces had retaken control of the breached buildings, said Flávio Dino, the minister of justice and public security. Dino said about 200 people had been arrested, while the district's governor said more than 400 had been arrested.
Many Bolsonaro supporters have refused to accept the far-right former leader's defeat in elections more than two months ago to the leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was sworn in as president a week ago.
In addition to the Congress building, videos and photos of the scenes posted to social media also showed crowds invading and ransacking the nearby presidential palace and Supreme Court. Swarms of Bolsonaro supporters, known as "Bolsonaristas," were seen charging past security barriers and clashing with police who appeared to be using pepper spray against them.
Congressional offices were closed as the mob moved up the ramp of the Congress building and climbed on the roof and broke windows.
Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress
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..."World leaders condemn "anti-democratic" attack on Brazil's institutions
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned "the assault on democracy and on the peaceful transfer of power in Brazil."
"Brazil's democratic institutions have our full support and the will of the Brazilian people must not be undermined," he said on Twitter. "I look forward to continuing to work with @LulaOficial."
The European Union's top diplomat said the EU strongly condemns the "anti-democratic acts of violence" on Brazil's federal quarter. "Brazilian democracy will prevail over violence and extremism," read a statement from High Representative Josep Borrell.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric signaled his country's full support to Brazil in the face of "cowardly and vile attack on democracy."
Alongside Chile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a meeting of the Organization of American States — a body comprising most of the countries in North and South America.
OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro called the mob's actions "inexcusable and fascist in nature" and represent a "direct attack on democracy."
French President Emmanuel Macron wrote that the "will of the Brazilian people and the democratic institutions must be respected! President @LulaOficial can count on France's unwavering support."
..."World leaders condemn "anti-democratic" attack on Brazil's institutions
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned "the assault on democracy and on the peaceful transfer of power in Brazil."
"Brazil's democratic institutions have our full support and the will of the Brazilian people must not be undermined," he said on Twitter. "I look forward to continuing to work with @LulaOficial."
The European Union's top diplomat said the EU strongly condemns the "anti-democratic acts of violence" on Brazil's federal quarter. "Brazilian democracy will prevail over violence and extremism," read a statement from High Representative Josep Borrell.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric signaled his country's full support to Brazil in the face of "cowardly and vile attack on democracy."
Alongside Chile, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a meeting of the Organization of American States — a body comprising most of the countries in North and South America.
OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro called the mob's actions "inexcusable and fascist in nature" and represent a "direct attack on democracy."
French President Emmanuel Macron wrote that the "will of the Brazilian people and the democratic institutions must be respected! President @LulaOficial can count on France's unwavering support."
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