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After Bolsonaro supporters' siege in Brasilia, Lula must reunite society – and his approach could not be more different than his predecessor's

On 8 January, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s defeated former president, Jair Bolsonaro, stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court, and presidential offices, rallying against what they falsely claim was a rigged election. The scenes, which took place almost exactly two years after the US Capitol attack on 6 January 2021, when…

The Conversation

Brazil attacks could put Lula's priorities on backburner

Lula, who took office Jan. 1, already faced major challenges, including deep political polarization and slow economic growth.

Axios

Brazil protests: Why are Lula and Bolsonaro’s supporters protesting?

Supporters of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro have rioted in protest against Lula’s victory

Evening Standard

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First Thing: Democrats decry new House rules as a ‘ransom note to America’

Partisan lines divided the vote on rules, with no Democrats voting for them and only one Republican voting against. Plus, how US state agencies got funny

The Guardian - UK

The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies

WEKU

Thousands take to the streets in Brazil to condemn rioters

The riot in Brasilia was a reminder of the threat to democracy posed by those that refuse to accept former President Jair Bolsonaro’s electoral defeat

The Independent UK

Thousands in Brazil demand Jair Bolsonaro be jailed for ‘supporting far-right rioters who tried to seize capital’

On Monday evening President Lula visited the damaged buildings of Congress, the presidential palace and Supreme Court

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Brazil envoy decries ‘grotesque and failed assault’ on democracy

Army and riot police clear Bolsonaro supporters from Brasília as US, Mexico and Canada say they ‘stand by’ democratic institutions

The Guardian - US

Lula Slams Far-right 'Terrorism' as Brazil Clears Protest Camps

Brazilian security forces cleared protest camps Monday and arrested 1,500 people as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "acts of terrorism" after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power, unleashing chaos on the capital. Hundreds of soldiers and police mobilized to dismantle an improvised camp outside the army's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tuesday briefing: Why the former Brazil president is responsible for the riots

In today’s newsletter: For years Jair Bolsonaro set the anti-democratic tone that fomented Sunday’s attacks. Our Latin America correspondent explains how

The Guardian - UK

'No amnesty!': Brazilian protests demand jail for rioters

Thousands of protesters in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo demanded “No amnesty!"

The Independent UK

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro out of Florida hospital as calls mount for his expulsion

ORLANDO, Fla. — The White House is facing mounting pressure to expel former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro from Florida after supporters of the right-wing leader stormed and trashed government buildings in his home country this past weekend.

Orlando Sentinel

Brazil seeks to restore order after pro-Bolsonaro capital riots

Bolsonaro supporters stormed the Congress, Supreme Court and Presidential Palace.

Axios

EXPLAINER: Roots of the Brazilian capital's chaotic uprising

Thousands of Brazilians who support former president Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Supreme Court, presidential palace and Congress on Jan. 8 in an episode that closely resembled the U.S. Capitol insurrection in 2021

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The Independent UK

Brazil and Jan. 6 in US: Parallel attacks, but not identical

The scenes of supporters of Brazil's defeated president Jair Bolsonaro breaking into government buildings that are the very symbol of their country’s democracy brought back memories of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

WEKU

Bolsonaro lays low in Florida as Brazil cracks down on riots by his supporters

Brazilian authorities arrested over 1,500 people following Sunday's assault on top government buildings by supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who's taken temporary residence in the U.S.

Evening Standard

Brazil: Around 1,200 arrested after ex-president Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress

Supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro ransacked state buildings in the capital in chaotic scenes

Salon

Steve Bannon's key role in Brazil riots

Bannon and other Trump associates played a key role in stoking conspiracy theories before Sunday's attacks

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The Guardian - US

‘They were in ecstasy’: how Bolsonaro mob’s orgy of violence rocked Brasília

Far-right rioters say they came to overthrow President Lula in attack that echoed January 6 assault on US Capitol

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Bolsonaro violence: experts highlight role of social media platforms

Sunday’s insurrection by supporters of far-right ex-president was organised first on private messaging networks, experts say

Salon

Chaos in Brazil: Bolsonaro's in Florida

After massive attack by Bolsonaro supporters in Brasília, Democrats suggest exiled ex-president should be sent back

The Independent UK

Images reveal riot damage to Brazil’s presidential palace as police clear pro-Bolsonaro camps

President Lula to meet with army chiefs as he blames far-right former leader for inciting ‘terrorist acts’

The Guardian - UK

The pro-Bolsonaro ‘insurrection’ was pathetic – and, for now, has made President Lula stronger

The real threat from Brazil’s radical right is not from showy coup attempts, but from less deluded ultra-conservatives playing the long game, says author Richard Lapper

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Lula vows to punish Bolsonaro supporters who stormed congress

President tours scene of riot and orders federal government to take control of policing in Brasília. Plus, the treasure hunt for £15m Nazi hoard

The Guardian - UK

World leaders condemn Brazil violence as US lawmakers call for Bolsonaro extradition

Joe Biden says situation in Brazil is ‘outrageous’ as presidents across South America denounce ‘assault on democracy’

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