Chaos struck Brazil's capital Sunday, when supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro descended on government buildings, breached them, climbed on a rooftop, and broke windows. 400 people were arrested as protesters swarmed the government buildings.
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro storm the National Congress building in Brasilia on Sunday."And you know that there are several speeches by the former president encouraging this," Lula said."And this is also his responsibility and the parties that supported him."
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., drew an explicit comparison between the chaos and former President Donald Trump's supporters. Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting Lula’s win since Oct. 30, blocking roads, setting vehicles on fire and gathering outside military buildings asking armed forces to intervene.
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