Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reportedly stormed the National Congress of Brazil and Planalto Palace, the official presidential office, in defiance of socialist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva regaining power.
Hundreds of protestors reportedly “invaded” the National Congress and presidential palace, refusing to accept the results of the highly controversial Brazilian presidential election.
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BRAZIL: Protesters have invaded the Planalto Palace in Brasília, the official Presidential office. pic.twitter.com/knax3B04gK
— The Great Reset Times (@TGRTimes) January 8, 2023
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⚠️ Bolsonaristas invadem o Congresso Nacional em manifestação antidemocrática pic.twitter.com/fpLp7TThD2
— Metrópoles (@Metropoles) January 8, 2023
Footage shows parts of the presidential palace vandalized and protestors inside the building.
Lula reportedly wasn’t “on site” during the protest.
Bolsonaristas quebram cadeiras e vidros dentro do Palácio do Planalto. pic.twitter.com/gajeRb4NCs
— Metrópoles (@Metropoles) January 8, 2023
Mais imagens de destruição dentro do Palácio do Planalto. pic.twitter.com/T4X9IM3Qv8
— Metrópoles (@Metropoles) January 8, 2023
Bolsonaro supporters reportedly broke through police barricades and stormed the National Congress.
“Invaders break the windows of the Congress cloakroom and invade the Chamber of Deputies. Extremists are already in the Green Room and in the building’s annexes. There was also an invasion of the Planalto Palace. President Lula is not on site,” said reporter Renato Souza.
URGENTE: Invasores quebram vidraças da chapelaria do Congresso e invadem a Câmara dos Deputados. Extremistas já estão no Salão Verde e nos anexos do prédio. Também houve invasão ao Palácio do Planalto. Presidente Lula não está no local. pic.twitter.com/lP91pLqTuf
— Renato Souza (@reporterenato) January 8, 2023
Reports indicate police and military have responded to the protestors.
Footage shows police responding with tear gas.
BREAKING 🇧🇷 : According to the senator, the protesters arrived at the Green Hall of the Chamber of Deputies & invaded the Planalto Palace, the seat of the Executive Power
Protesters break through the blockade, enter the Esplanade & National Congress#Brasilia #Brazil pic.twitter.com/DB8TCQDBlA
— Zaid Ahmd (@realzaidzayn) January 8, 2023
“The terrorism that Bolsonaro encouraged against the Powers and the Democratic State of Law being put into practice,” journalist George Marques stated.
O terrorismo que Bolsonaro estimulou contra os Poderes e o Estado Democrático de Direito sendo colocado em prática. Criminosos destroem vidraças do @STF_oficial pic.twitter.com/86uBoor5Un
— George Marques 🇧🇷 (@GeorgMarques) January 8, 2023
DW reported:
The group crossed a police barrier and climbed the ramp that gives access to the roof of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate buildings.
Protesters wearing yellow and green T-shirts and Brazilian flags attacked some police vehicles securing the building, the Spanish EFE news agency reported. They also destroyed protection barriers.
Mob also storms Planalto Palace and Supreme Court
The protesters attempted to enter the Planalto Palace, which serves as the seat of government, news agency LUSA reported. Videos on social media appeared to show them inside the palace.
Other footage purportedly showed them gain access to the nearby Supreme Court.
The president of the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, said police were focused on containing the situation.
In a post on Twitter, he said he “vehemently repudiates” the “anti-democratic acts” and called for a judicial response.
Brazilian Justice Minister Flavio Dino also condemned the mobs on Twitter, stressing that their attempts to impose their will by force “will not prevail.”
This follows weeks of massive protests in Brazil in response to the country’s presidential election.
Many people have criticized the election as rigged.
Lula was sworn in last week and held his first cabinet meeting on Friday.
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