Brazil’s President Lula described the coup attempt promoted by “fascist vandals” as “barbaric” and accused Bolsonaro of “stimulating” these anti-democratic acts.
The events in Brasilia were condemned by the international community and occurred exactly one week after Lula assumed the Presidency. The episode recalled the invasion of the U.S. Capitol that took place on Jan. 6, 2021 by supporters of former President Donald Trump.