Tag: Jan. 8, 2023, riots in Brasilia

• Thursday, November 14th 2024 - 08:51 UTC

  Suicide bomber attacks Brasilia's key square

  

  Police have cordoned off Brasilia's Three Powers Square after two explosives were detonated 20 seconds apart near the Supreme Federal Court's (STF) headquarters and next to the House of Deputies respectively. The sole perpetrator of both attacks was killed in the incident. The devices were apparently homemade, the authorities said.

• Friday, June 14th 2024 - 19:10 UTC

  Brazilian Jan. 8 fugitives said to be hiding in Argentina

  

  Brazilian authorities have requested Argentina's help to arrest around 143 fugitives who have been tried and convicted for their involvement in the Jan. 8, 2023, riots in Brasilia. The escapees are believed to be supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro who fled to Argentina in the hope of being granted political asylum given President Javier Milei's affinity with the conservative retired Army captain.