Brazilian security forces locked down the area around Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Monday, a day after supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the seat of power in riots that triggered an international outcry.
Police inspect damage at the Supreme Court building following protests by supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 9, 2023. REUTERS/ Amanda Perobelli
Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the veteran leftist who narrowly won Brazil's bitter, divisive October elections, condemned the invasions as a "fascist" attack. "These fascist fanatics have done something never before seen in this country's history," said Lula, 77, who took office a week ago.
The chaos came after a sea of protesters dressed in military-style camouflage and the green and yellow of the flag flooded into Brasilia's Three Powers Square, invading the floor of Congress, trashing the Supreme Court building and climbing the ramp to the Planalto. A journalists' union said at least five reporters were attacked, including an AFP photographer who was beaten by protesters and had his equipment stolen.
It also asked the high court to authorize the use of "all public security forces" to take back federal buildings and disperse anti-government protests nationwide.Protester Sarah Lima told AFP they were demanding a review of the "fraudulent election."
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