The storming of Brazil’s capital failed to overthrow the elected government. But an examination of the attack reveals how extremism is threatening Latin America’s largest democracy.
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Video Shows Brazil Rioters Breaching Inadequate Security
The invasion of Brazil’s halls of power began with a severe shortfall of security forces.
A Vital Question for Brazil’s Democracy: Where Were the Police?
Their early inaction in Sunday’s riot shows how security forces can help empower violence and deepen the threat to democracy.
Brazilian Authorities Arrested the Rioters. Now They Are Arresting Security Officials.
With more than 700 people arrested after supporters of Jair Bolsonaro ransacked Brazil’s seats of government, the authorities began to search for those who funded and aided the rioters.
Brazil and Jan. 6
How Brazil’s riots compare to the Jan. 6 attack.
What Drove the Brazil Riots? Mass Delusion and Conspiracy Theories
Sunday’s riot laid bare a daunting threat to Brazilian democracy: Unlike past putsch attempts in Latin America, this one was driven by deeply rooted conspiracy theories.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Brazil Arrests Rioters
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What We Know About Investigations Into the Brazil Protests
Investigators face several major questions as they piece together how rioters briefly seized the seats of Brazil’s government.
Brazil’s Protests Resemble the US Capitol Attack on Jan. 6
Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing former president of Brazil, had for months sought to undermine the results of an election that he lost, in much the same manner that Donald J. Trump did after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.
Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil’s Capital
Backers of former President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked government offices, denouncing what they falsely claim was a rigged election. Hundreds were arrested.