Jair Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil’s presidential palace and Congress in Brasilia
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Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro have invaded the country’s presidential palace, Congress and ministries’ building, according to witnesses.
Images on social media show what looks like thousands of people, many draped in the yellow and green of the Brazil flag, streaming up the steps of the National Congress building in the capital city.
It is understood the supporters broke through a blockade set up by security forces and invaded the ministries building and Congress, video shows.
Protesters also invaded the Planalto Palace’s car park, according to CNN Brasil.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula Silva is currently in Sao Paulo state, on an official trip.
Those who targeted Congress climbed on top of the building’s roof and broke the glass in its windows.
Others gathered outside the supreme court.
It is not immediately clear if they managed to break into the court and the palace.
The incidents have echoes of the 6 January 2021 invasion of the US Capitol and come after left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in on 1 January.
Supporters of Mr Bolsonaro have been protesting against Mr Lula’s election win since 30 October, blocking roads, setting fire to vehicles and gathering outside military buildings, asking the armed forces to intervene.
