1,200 Bolsonaro supporters detained in Brazil
According to national press reports, 1,200 Bolsonaro supporters who set up tents outside the army headquarters after Lula’s electoral victory turned themselves in to the security forces without police intervention. The detainees were taken to the security units for questioning. After the protesters left the area, the security forces removed the tents.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes warned that if the camps set up in front of the army headquarters are restored, those who set up them and the army officers who allowed it would be brought to justice.
The Federal District Security officer, Ricardo Cappelli, stated that the tents were evicted without the use of force and said: “We will not allow practices contrary to the democratic rule of law to continue.” he used the phrase.
A VISIT TO BUILDINGS CHARGED FROM LULA
On the other hand, President Lula visited the buildings of the Presidential Palace of the Planalto, the Congress and the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brasilia to examine the damage caused yesterday by Bolsonaro’s supporters.
It was reported that the buildings of the Congress, the Presidential Palace and the Supreme Court of Justice were severely damaged and some of the belongings inside were rendered unusable.
USA: THERE IS NO OFFICIAL REQUEST FOR THE RETURN OF BOLSONARO
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who was in US President Joe Biden’s delegation to the North American Leaders Summit in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, responded to the questions from journalists.
Sullivan reiterated the United States’ support for new President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, despite the violent actions of hundreds of far-right supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil.
Asked if Bolsonaro, who is said to be in Florida in the US, will be extradited to his country, Sullivan said he cannot say for sure about his whereabouts as they had no direct contact with Bolsonaro.
Sullivan, for his part, stated that they have not yet received any request from the Brazilian government regarding Bolsonaro’s extradition.
Regarding Bolsonaro’s visa status, Sullivan said it would be right for the State Department to make a statement, not him.
“OUR TOTAL SUPPORT TO BRAZIL”
Commenting on the political crisis in Brazil and the situation of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro in the US at the daily press conference, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said that the Brazilian leader did not would comment on the visa information and the legality of your presence in the country. USA
Stating that Bolsonaro’s supporters condemned the entry of the National Congress and the Brazilian Supreme Court and the violence, Price said: “Violence is never the solution. As always, we have full support for Brazil’s democratic institutions. We will support and, of course, respond appropriately to any request for assistance from our Brazilian partners, the Brazilian authorities, whether through diplomatic or police channels.” saying.
Noting that if Brazil requests information or action from the US in relation to what happened over the weekend, Washington will comply with these demands using current processes, Price said they have not yet received such a request from Brazilian authorities.
“You said that the United States would cooperate with prosecutors in Brazil. Are you willing to cooperate to the extent that the former president of Brazil is extradited to the country? When asked, Price said: “We are ready to respond quickly and adequately to any request from the Brazilian government. We haven’t received any special requests yet.” he gave the answer.
EVENTS IN BRAZIL
The far-right supporters of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro, who yesterday shouted slogans demanding the intervention of the army, broke through the police barrier and entered the National Congress building.
The police, who intervened with tear gas to disperse the protesters, were unable to prevent the groups from forcibly entering the Presidential Palace and the Supreme Court building.
Bolsonaro supporters, who raided the National Congress and the Presidential Palace, were taken out of these buildings by security forces and control was secured.
BOLSONARO SUPPORTERS CALL THE ARMY TO INTERVENTION
In the second round of the presidential elections held in Brazil on October 30, 2022, the leftist Lula da Silva obtained 50.9 percent and the far-right Bolsonaro received 49.1 percent.
After the election results were announced, Bolsonaro supporters first held roadblocks in the country for days and then called on the armed forces to intervene against Lula’s assumption of the presidency during demonstrations in front of the barracks. Army general.
On November 15, the 123rd anniversary of the proclamation of the republic in the country, supporters of Bolsonaro held demonstrations near the military headquarters in the cities of Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Belém to intervene the army against Lula.
Former President Lula da Silva, who won the second round of Brazil’s presidential elections, was sworn in on January 1, 2023. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)