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Security was boosted in Brasilia Wednesday amid simmering tensions ahead of fresh protests by backers of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro and the pending arrest

Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro forced their way into the country’s congress, supreme court, and presidential palace

Security was boosted in Brasilia amid tensions ahead of fresh protests by Bolsonaro supporters.

After cultural assets were damaged by rioters who stormed Brazil's government quarters, UNESCO will join efforts to determine which artworks require restoration.

Brazil's former president, far-right supporters, and influencers from the United States have repeatedly encouraged political violence, leading to terrorist acts

The terrorist acts of January 2023 destroyed part of Brazilian heritage while raising questions beyond objects and architecture.

While Sunday's riots in Brazil have highlighted the anti-democratic nature of Bolsonarismo it has also shown how Brazil’s institutions reacted swiftly and robustly to this direct attack on Brazil’s constitutional order, writes Felipe Tirado.

The events of January 8 mimic those of the US neo-fascist horde two years earlier, with almost the same script. The invasion by thousands of Bolsonarists of the premises of the National Congress, the Federal Supreme Court (STF), and the Planalto Palace, broadcast live on national TV network, are of the utmost gravity. They crown a coup plan that, under the allegation of fraud at the polls, promoted disorder, violence and vandalism.

With more than 10,000 men, the Military Police was perfectly aware of the risks. However, this organization, loyal to Jair Bolsonaro, did nothing to prevent the invasion of Brasilia’s institutions.

Security was boosted in Brasilia on Wednesday amid simmering tensions ahead of fresh protests by backers of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro and the pending arrest of one of his allies just days after riots…