Hundreds of supporters of ex-president Bolsanaro STORM Brazil’s Congress building – one week after new President Lula was sworn in – copying Trump-inspired January 6th invasion of the US Capitol in 2020
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the National Congress building in Brasilia – in a move similar to Trump Voters’ January 6 invasion.
The protestors invaded the building and are calling for the military to overthrow current President Luiz Inacio.
Left-wing veteran Inacio has only been in power for a week, after being inaugurated a week ago as supporters of the former president claim the election was stolen.
Footage from the scenes strike an eerie similarity to those who stormed the Capitol building on January 6th after claims from former PResident Trump that the election was stolen.
![Supporters of Bolsonaro can be seen breaking through the barriers and entering the building on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/08/19/66331835-11612419-image-a-8_1673206725243.jpg)
Supporters of Bolsonaro can be seen breaking through the barriers and entering the building on Sunday
![Protesters are calling for military intervention after storming the National Congress building in Brasilia](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/08/19/66331811-11612419-image-a-10_1673207108994.jpg)
Protesters are calling for military intervention after storming the National Congress building in Brasilia
Supporters of Bolsonaro can be seen breaking through the barriers and entering the building.
It comes after da Silva, known as Lula, defeated far-right Bolsonaro in an October election.
President da Silva is currently on an official state trip in São Paulo, after saying in his inauguration speech he would rebuild a country in ‘terrible ruins’.
Others demonstrators were gathering outside the presidential palace and Supreme Court, although it was not immediately clear whether they had managed to break into the buildings.
Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting against Lula’s electoral win since Octobter 30.
They have been blocking roads, setting vehicles on fires and gathering outside military buildings, asking armed forces to intervene in the election
This is a developing story.
![It comes after da Silva, known as Lula, defeated far-right Bolsonaro in an October election](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/08/19/66331789-11612419-image-a-11_1673207148491.jpg)
It comes after da Silva, known as Lula, defeated far-right Bolsonaro in an October election
![Protestors can be sen covering their mouths as smoke appears to come in , as Lula is on a state visit in São Paulo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/08/19/66331793-11612419-image-a-12_1673207153041.jpg)
Protestors can be sen covering their mouths as smoke appears to come in , as Lula is on a state visit in São Paulo
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