Brazil's President fires army chief in aftermath of capital uprising
A lot of people from the military police and the armed forces were complicit
Stay updated with breaking news from Brazil Protest. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A lot of people from the military police and the armed forces were complicit
They are a diverse bunch -- black and white, rich and poor, young and old. But the Bolsonaro-backing rioters who invaded and defaced the symbols of Brazil's democracy are united by one thing: a visceral hatred of "communism."
It comes weeks after Jair Bolsonaro was ousted in an election that saw the return of leftist former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
On Sunday supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the National Congress building in the capital of Brazil. The rioters, who are seeking... 08.01.2023, Sputnik International
Brazilian security forces retook the national Congress building Sunday from supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro after hundreds of them stormed inside and invaded the legislative chambers, AFP journalists said.