Anderson Torres was dismissed from his role after supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court.
Supporters of Brazilian far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat have stormed the presidential palace, Congress, and the Supreme Court in the capital, Brasilia.
Far-right supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the country's Supreme Court, Congress and the presidential palace against Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva taking over the helm of the country after narrowly defeating his predecessor.
U.S. President Joe Biden joined other world leaders in condemning the attacks, calling them "outrageous", while Bolsonaro who is now in Florida denied inciting his supporters and said the rioters had "crossed the line". Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the governor of Brasilia removed from office late on Sunday for 90 days over alleged security failings.
Our support for @LulaOficial and the Brazilian people who will surely mobilize in defense of peace and their president." URUGUAY'S FOREIGN MINISTRY "Uruguay condemns the episodes of violence against the institutions in Brazil and calls for respect for the rule of law, democracy and its government." PERU'S FOREIGN MINISTRY "The government of Peru energetically condemns the assault on the headquarters of congress, the presidency and the supreme court of Brazil and any attempt to disregard the legitimacy of the October 2022 elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep concerns over reports of rioting in Brazil by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro and asserted democratic traditions must be respected by everyone.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denounced the depredations and invasions of public buildings in Brasilia, after his supporters stormed key government buildings Sunday, reported CNN.
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Followers of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Planalto Palace, headquarters of the Executive, and the Supreme Court on Sunday, January 8,