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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

UK condemns ‘violent bid to undermine democracy’ by Bolsonaro backers in Brazil

AP

Britain has condemned the “violent attempts to undermine democracy” in Brazil after supporters of ousted far-right president Jair Bolsonaro stormed congress.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly pledged President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva the UK’s “full support” after raids also centred on the presidential palace and the supreme court in Brasilia.

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