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Tuesday briefing: Why the former Brazil president is responsible for the riots

In today’s newsletter: For years Jair Bolsonaro set the anti-democratic tone that fomented Sunday’s attacks. Our Latin America correspondent explains how

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Brazil rioters trash priceless artwork in stormed capital buildings

Brasília (AFP) - Slashed canvas on a modern masterpiece, graffiti spray-painted on statues, a smashed Louis XIV clock: the horde of supporters of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro who invaded Brasilia's hubs of power at the weekend ransacked everything in their path, including priceless works of art.

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Bolsonaro lays low in Florida as Brazil cracks down on riots by his supporters

Brazilian authorities arrested over 1,500 people following Sunday's assault on top government buildings by supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who's taken temporary residence in the U.S.

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Brazil sifts through wreckage of presidential palace, Congress

Brasília (AFP) - There was still a lingering smell of tear gas in the air.

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‘They were in ecstasy’: how Bolsonaro mob’s orgy of violence rocked Brasília

Far-right rioters say they came to overthrow President Lula in attack that echoed January 6 assault on US Capitol

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Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps

Brasília (AFP) - Brazilian security forces cleared protest camps Monday and arrested 1,500 people as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "acts of terrorism" after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power, unleashing chaos on the capital.

AFP

Chaos in Brazil: Bolsonaro's in Florida

After massive attack by Bolsonaro supporters in Brasília, Democrats suggest exiled ex-president should be sent back

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First Thing: Lula vows to punish Bolsonaro supporters who stormed congress

President tours scene of riot and orders federal government to take control of policing in Brasília. Plus, the treasure hunt for £15m Nazi hoard

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: Calls to expel Bolsonaro from US; Albanese visits flood-stricken WA; and a stinky flower in Adelaide

Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva decries protesters as ‘fascists’ and ‘Nazis’

The Guardian - AU

Brazil patrols government buildings retaken from rioting Bolsonaro supporters

Brasília (AFP) - Brazilian security forces locked down the area around Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Monday, a day after supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the seat of power in riots that triggered an international outcry.

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Brazil protests: Lula vows to punish ‘neo-fascists’ after Bolsonaro supporters storm congress

President tours scene of riot and orders federal government to take control of policing in capital Brasília as extremists refuse to accept his presidency

The Guardian - UK

Brazil police wrest back seat of power from pro-Bolsonaro rioters

Brasília (AFP) - Brazilian security forces wrested back control of Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday after a flood of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed the seat of power, unleashing chaos on the capital.

AFP

Brazil congress attack: what we know so far

President Lula denounces ‘fanatical fascists’ and announces federal security intervention after Bolsonaro supporters storm political buildings in capital

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Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil Congress, presidential palace

Brasília (AFP) - Supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro pushed through police barricades and stormed into the national Congress building Sunday in a dramatic protest against President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week.

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Lula puts diverse new face on Brazil government

Brasília (AFP) - Brazil's new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held his first cabinet meeting Friday, getting down to the business of "rebuilding" and "reunifying" the country after his divisive election battle with far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil's Lula gets to work vowing clean break with Bolsonaro

Brasília (AFP) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held his first cabinet meeting Friday, vowing to work with Congress and run a government of traditional technocrats to "rebuild" Brazil after the "authoritarianism" of predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil's Lula puts US, China among his first official visits

Brasília (AFP) - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will make his first official trip to Argentina at the end of January, before visiting the United States, Portugal and China, an official said Tuesday.

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Lula returns vowing to rebuild, reunify Brazil

Brasília (AFP) - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office Sunday for a third term as Brazil's president, vowing to fight for the poor and the environment and "rebuild the country" after far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro's divisive administration.

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Lula takes office for third term as Brazil president

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Lula returns for third term as Brazil president

Brasília (AFP) - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to be inaugurated Sunday for a third term as Brazil's president, in a ceremony snubbed by outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro, underlining the deep divisions the veteran leftist inherits.

The Guardian - UK

Bolsonaro supporters try to storm police HQ in ‘January 6-style’ rampage

Cars and buses torched after violence erupts following ratification of Lula’s election victory

AFP

Brazil's Bolsonaro holds 'positive' meeting with Lula team

Brasília (AFP) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro met Thursday with advisors to incoming successor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who described the visit as "positive," after fears the far-right incumbent would try to fight his election defeat.

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Bolsonaro 'authorizes' transition in Brazil without acknowledging defeat

Brasília (AFP) - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday "authorized" the transition to a new government, without acknowledging his defeat to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Bolsonaro 'authorizes' transition without acknowledging defeat

Brasília (AFP) - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday "authorized" the transition to a new government, without acknowledging his defeat to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Brazil's central bank holds 13.75% interest rate amid 'high' inflation

Brasília (AFP) - Brazil's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 13.75% on Wednesday, remarking that inflation "remains high" despite receding for three months in a row, just four days before a presidential election.

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