Thousands of supporters of the far-right former president attacked Brazil's Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace on Sunday.
Some 1500 people who stormed government buildings in Brazil's capital on Sunday have been arrested.Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to hospital in Florida with an abdominal complaint.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, promised to bring those responsible for the violence to justice after demonstrators broke windows and furniture, destroyed artwork, and stole guns and artefacts.Brazil's President Lula vows to punish 'fascists' and 'fanatics' who stormed government buildings
Pro-Bolsonaro truckers, who have caused havoc on Brazil's highways for weeks, held more protests through the night. Protesters broke through police barricades and stormed the Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court.Facebook parent Meta said on Monday it was removing content supporting or praising the weekend actions. Telegram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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