WRAP: Brazil’s Congress stormed by Bolsanoro supporters


Brasília (AFP) – The floors of Brazil’s presidential palace lie strewn with glass from shattered windows, broken computer cables and used hand grenades, a day after supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the seat of power in clashes that sparked international outrage. Brazil’s Minister of Communications, Paulo Pimenta, describes the riot as “a coup d’etat” as president Lula vows that those involved “will be found and will be punished”.

©AFP

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