PM Modi’s tweet, “Extremely concerned about the news of riots and vandalism against government institutions in Brasilia. Democratic traditions must be respected by all. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities.”
Hundreds of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the National Assembly, the presidential palace, and the Supreme Court on Sunday, breaking through police barricades, which Prime Minister Modi also condemned. In a tweet, Modi said: “I am deeply concerned about the news of the riots and vandalism against the government institutions of Brasilia.” Our democratic traditions must be respected by all. strongly support. Modi’s reaction comes just hours after hundreds of supporters of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro stormed parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Supreme Court.
President Lula attacked the riots as a ‘fascist’ called. But Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has denied involvement in the violence, condemning “shootings and beatings”. The incident brings back memories of violence in the US capital. President Luis Inacio Lula visits areas hit by severe flooding in the South Eastern city of Araquara. He signed a decree declaring federal intervention in Brasilia and giving the government special powers to restore law and order in the capital. “These fascist fanatics have done something unprecedented in the history of this country,” he said.