US President Joe Biden described the situation in the Brazilian capital as ugly. that quote TASS.
“This is outrageous,” said the White House chief.
The United States Embassy in Brazil also advised citizens to stay away from venues for anti-government demonstrations. This was reported on the website of the American diplomatic mission.
“US citizens are advised to stay away from the area” [антиправительственных выступлений] “Until further notice,” the US embassy said in a statement.
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced A state of emergency was declared in the capital Brasilia in connection with the riots that lasted until the end of January.
Supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro began clashing with police on January 8 and broke into the National Congress (Parliament) building. The demonstrators smashed the windows of the Federal Supreme Court buildings, the highest legislative body, and the Planaltu Palace, the working residence of the head of state. Numerous acts of vandalism were committed.
A few security guards in the administrative buildings, which were empty on Sunday, were also unable to resist them. Protesters do not recognize the outcome of the presidential election. Police used tear gas. The demonstrators are stabbing the law enforcement officers with sticks and throwing stones at the law enforcement officers. They demand revision of the results.
On January 1, socialist Lula da Silva took over the presidency of Brazil.