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Added on the 10/01/2023 08:16:17 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Scenes of open revolt in Brazil - protestors invaded the Presidential palace and the Supreme court in the capital Brasilia. An angry mob of supporters of the defeated presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro. The far-right mob caused huge damage to the headquarters of the three Powers in Brasília: the Palácio do Planalto, the Congress, and the Federal Supreme Court.
Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, has issued a statement 'rejecting' Sunday's riots as 'terrorist cts' and called on the population to defend ' peace and democracy.' Euronews International correspondent, Anelise Borges sent this report from Brazil.
Global leaders condemn pro-Bolsonaro rioters that stormed political buildings in Brazil's capital, Brasilia.
Staying in Brazil and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as President. In his inaugural speech the leftist leader pledged a radical change in course after four years under Jair Bolsonaro vowing to tackle hunger, poverty, deforestation and racism. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Brasilia Jan Onoszko tells us more.
Many followers of outgoing far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept election results in Brazil set fire to several vehicles and attempted to invade the Federal Police headquarters in the capital Brasilia. They call for military intervention.