How Brazil’s riots compare to the Jan. 6 attack.
Tag: Brasilia (Brazil)
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.
Former President Bolsonaro Is in Florida as Protests Take Place in Brazil
Before departing Brazil, the former president had urged his supporters to avoid violence.
Lula Becomes Brazil’s President, With Bolsonaro in Florida
Brazil inaugurates its new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on Sunday. Facing investigations, former President Jair Bolsonaro has taken refuge in Orlando.
Judge Slaps Down Bolsonaro’s Late Bid to Overturn Brazil’s Election
President Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign argued many votes should be nullified because of a software bug. But experts said the bug did not affect the vote, and Brazil’s elections chief dismissed the complaint.
Angry Bolsonaro Supporters Protest in the Streets
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Brazil, many of them demanding that the military stop the transfer of power to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.