Brazil Supreme Court orders pro-Bolsonaro camps to be demolished after supporters storm Congress
36 min agoBolsonaro supporters attacked reporters in Brasilia, journalist group saysFrom CNN's Rodrigo PedrosoSupporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro clash with security forces as they raid the Congress in Brasilia on January 8. (Joedson Alves/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)At least five journalists were attacked when supporters of Brazil's former leader Jair Bolsonaro stormed major government buildings in the capital Brasilia on Sunday, according to the Brazilian Investigative Journalism Association (ABRAJI). Some reporters also had their equipment stolen by Bolsonaro supporters, it added. Among them was a photographer who was assaulted by protesters shouting they would "take over Brazil," the statement said. The association has recorded 77 attacks of political violence against the media in the country in the past two years “without the government and security forces taking adequate measures” to address violence by far-right groups, the statement added.53 min agoBrazilian official says riots in the capital are overFrom CNN’s Rodrigo PedrosoRiots in Brazil that culminated with pro-Bolsonaro protesters storming Congress on Sunday are now over, according to an official appointed by the president to manage the unrest.In a tweet Monday, Federal District intervenor Ricardo Cappelli said the situation is "under control" in the region, which includes the capital Brasilia."In a few hours, we will restart operations. Everything will be duly investigated. Criminals will continue to be identified and punished,” he said.Some context: Cappelli was appointed intervenor on Sunday by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The role was created to manage the security situation in the Federal District following the attack by supporters of former leader Jair Bolsonaro on key government institutions. 34 min agoIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he is "deeply concerned" by unrest in Brazil From CNN's Vedika Sud in New Delhi Narendra Modi attends the Quad Leaders’ summit in Tokyo on May 24, 2022. (Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images)India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack on Brazil’s federal government Sunday, calling for “democratic traditions” to be respected. "Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia," Modi said in a Tweet Monday. "Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities."Modi joins a chorus of world leaders in condemning the violence in Brazil’s capital.US President Joe Biden said earlier that "the will of the Brazilian people must not be undermined."1 hr 54 min agoBrazil Supreme Court orders pro-Bolsonaro camps to be demolished, protesters arrestedFrom CNN’s Rodrigo Pedroso Alexandre de Moraes during a ceremony at the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) on December 12, 2022. (Claudio Reis/Ag. Enquadrar/Sipa/AP)Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the military to dismantle all Bolsonaro supporters’ camps across the country within 24 hours and told police to arrest any protesters still on the streets, according to a court order. "Absolutely nothing justifies the existence of full camps of terrorists, sponsored by various financiers and with the complacency of civil and military authorities in total subversion of necessary respect for the Federal Constitution," the order reads. At least 400 people have been arrested after supporters of former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro stormed key government buildings in Brasilia Sunday, according to Brazilian authorities. Bolsonaro supporters had been camped out in the capital since his presidential election defeat in October.Commanders from the armed forces, police and the defense minister will be held accountable in court if the camps are not dismantled, Moraes said, adding that all highways in the country must be cleared on Monday. 2 hr 29 min agoGovernor of Brazil's Federal District temporarily removed from post, Supreme Court saysFrom CNN’s Marcia Reverdosa and Teele RebaneGov. Ibaneis Rocha visits the neighborhood of Sao Sebastiao in Brasilia on April 5, 2021. (Mateus Bonomi/AGIF/AP)A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the governor of the country's Federal District to temporarily leave his post following the unrest in Brasilia on Sunday.Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes handed down a three-month suspension to Federal District Gov. Ibaneis Rocha, according to the Supreme Court.It comes after supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in the capital.Earlier, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said “a lack of security” had allowed Bolsonaro’s supporters to breach barriers set up by the Armed Forces outside the three branches of government3 hr 16 min agoBrazilian President Lula da Silva visits Presidential Palace and Supreme Court following unrestFrom CNN’s Marcia ReverdosaBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visits the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on Sunday
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Bolsonaro supporters attacked reporters in Brasilia, journalist group says
From CNN's Rodrigo Pedroso
At least five journalists were attacked when supporters of Brazil's former leader Jair Bolsonaro stormed major government buildings in the capital Brasilia on Sunday, according to the Brazilian Investigative Journalism Association (ABRAJI).
Some reporters also had their equipment stolen by Bolsonaro supporters, it added.
Among them was a photographer who was assaulted by protesters shouting they would "take over Brazil," the statement said.
The association has recorded 77 attacks of political violence against the media in the country in the past two years “without the government and security forces taking adequate measures” to address violence by far-right groups, the statement added.
Brazilian official says riots in the capital are over
From CNN’s Rodrigo Pedroso
Riots in Brazil that culminated with pro-Bolsonaro protesters storming Congress on Sunday are now over, according to an official appointed by the president to manage the unrest.
In a tweet Monday, Federal District intervenor Ricardo Cappelli said the situation is "under control" in the region, which includes the capital Brasilia.
"In a few hours, we will restart operations. Everything will be duly investigated. Criminals will continue to be identified and punished,” he said.
Some context: Cappelli was appointed intervenor on Sunday by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The role was created to manage the security situation in the Federal District following the attack by supporters of former leader Jair Bolsonaro on key government institutions.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he is "deeply concerned" by unrest in Brazil
From CNN's Vedika Sud in New Delhi
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack on Brazil’s federal government Sunday, calling for “democratic traditions” to be respected.
"Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia," Modi said in a Tweet Monday. "Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities."
Modi joins a chorus of world leaders in condemning the violence in Brazil’s capital.
US President Joe Biden said earlier that "the will of the Brazilian people must not be undermined."
Brazil Supreme Court orders pro-Bolsonaro camps to be demolished, protesters arrested
From CNN’s Rodrigo Pedroso
Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the military to dismantle all Bolsonaro supporters’ camps across the country within 24 hours and told police to arrest any protesters still on the streets, according to a court order.
"Absolutely nothing justifies the existence of full camps of terrorists, sponsored by various financiers and with the complacency of civil and military authorities in total subversion of necessary respect for the Federal Constitution," the order reads.
At least 400 people have been arrested after supporters of former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro stormed key government buildings in Brasilia Sunday, according to Brazilian authorities. Bolsonaro supporters had been camped out in the capital since his presidential election defeat in October.
Commanders from the armed forces, police and the defense minister will be held accountable in court if the camps are not dismantled, Moraes said, adding that all highways in the country must be cleared on Monday.
Governor of Brazil's Federal District temporarily removed from post, Supreme Court says
From CNN’s Marcia Reverdosa and Teele Rebane
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the governor of the country's Federal District to temporarily leave his post following the unrest in Brasilia on Sunday.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes handed down a three-month suspension to Federal District Gov. Ibaneis Rocha, according to the Supreme Court.
It comes after supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in the capital.
Earlier, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said “a lack of security” had allowed Bolsonaro’s supporters to breach barriers set up by the Armed Forces outside the three branches of government
Brazilian President Lula da Silva visits Presidential Palace and Supreme Court following unrest
From CNN’s Marcia Reverdosa
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Sunday he was at the Planalto Presidential Palace and the Supreme Court in Brasilia after supporters of his rival Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings.
"The coup plotters who promoted the destruction of public property in Brasilia are being identified and will be punished," Lula da Silva posted on Facebook. "Tomorrow we resume work at the Planalto Palace. Always Democracy. Goodnight."
Earlier, Lula described events in the capital as “barbaric” and said “a lack of security” had allowed Bolsonaro’s “fascist” supporters to breach barriers set up by the Armed Forces outside the three branches of government
“These people are everything that is abominable in politics,” he told a news conference.
At least 400 people have been arrested following the unrest, according to Brazilian authorities.
Facebook says it will remove content that praises the storming of Brazil's government buildings
From CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan
Facebook’s parent company Meta declared the unrest in Brazil a “violating event” on Sunday, adding it would “remove content that supports or praises” protesters who breached government buildings.
"In advance of the election, we designated Brazil as a temporary high-risk location and have been removing content calling for people to take up arms or forcibly invade Congress, the Presidential palace and other federal buildings," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone told CNN.
"We're also designating this as a violating event, which means we will remove content that supports or praises these actions. We’re actively monitoring the situation and will continue removing content that violates our policies."
Some context: Meta has in the past designated violent events, like terrorists attacks, school shootings, and the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol as so-called “violating events.” The policy allows the company to expedite content removal in these circumstances.
Brazil will adopt further measures to strengthen the country’s capital, official says
From CNN’s Rodrigo Pedroso
Brazil’s government will adopt more measures aimed at strengthening the capital of Brasília, Justice Minister Flávio Dino said Sunday.
Dino told reporters “there are still people on the internet saying that they are going to continue with terrorist acts. And they will not be able to destroy Brazilian democracy. They won't.”
He also described Sunday’s events in Brasília as “a coup.”
“We regret that the heritage of the Brazilian people has been squandered in a vile way. This is not about the continuity of the electoral process, it is about coup d'état, terrorism,” the minister said, while adding that “we are not going to accept the path of criminality to carry out a political struggle in Brazil. Criminals will be treated like criminals.”
Dino went on to say "this will never happen again in this country because there is unity among the institutions to guarantee social peace and act against terrorism.”
UN secretary general condemns "assault on Brazil’s democratic institutions"
From CNN’s Richard Roth
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres joined other world leaders Sunday in condemning the Bolsonaro supporters’ breach of Brazil’s Supreme Court, Congress and presidential palace:
