Brazilian forces regain control after Congress stormed 

In scenes eerily similar to the US capitol attack, yesterday thousands of supporters of far-right former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, stormed Congress in Brazil’s capital city Brasilia. 

Crowds overwhelmed police to breach the deserted Senate chamber, whilst others were able to enter the presidential palace, the Supreme Court and other government buildings. 

The former president’s supporters have refused to accept his election defeat last October. Bolsonaro lost the election to socialist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva – who was sworn into office last week.

Bolsonaro tweeted, hours after Congress was attacked, condemning the protests. The former president, who is currently in Florida, rejected accusations that he had a role in spurring the unrest.

In wake of the incident, the Brazilian government has announced the tightening of security around the capital. 

Brazil’s President vows punishment 

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has vowed to punish supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, after they stormed Congress. 

Once the buildings were back under control, the president inspected the damage for himself. 

Justice Minister Flavio Dino told local media that some 200 people had already been arrested.