Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazilian Capital

Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazilian Capital

Bolsonaro Supporters , Storm Brazilian Capital .

On January 8, Brazil's capital descended into chaos as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro breached and vandalized government buildings.

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On January 8, Brazil's capital descended into chaos as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro breached and vandalized government buildings.

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NBC reports that video footage shows damage to an office in the presidential palace and broken windows at Brazil's highest court.

NBC reports that video footage shows damage to an office in the presidential palace and broken windows at Brazil's highest court.

Reuters footage also reportedly shows authorities using tear gas and clashing with demonstrators.

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On January 1, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn into office, replacing Bolsonaro as the leader of the country.

The new president called the attacks unprecedented and promised that the attackers would face consequences.

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Whoever did this will be found and punished.

Democracy guarantees the right to free expression, but it also requires people to respect institutions.

, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, via Twitter.

There is no precedent in the history of the country what they did today.

For that they must be punished, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, via Twitter.

According to Ibaneis Rocha, the governor of Brazil's capital district, over 400 people involved with the demonstrations were arrested.

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NBC reports that the incident comes amid widespread misinformation regarding the election.

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The electoral cycle was marked by the use of public resources for campaigning and a sophisticated disinformation network, Carter Center, via NBC