Man carrying explosive device and knife arrested at inauguration of Brazil's new president
A man carrying an explosive device and a knife has been arrested while attempting to enter the inauguration of Brazil's new president, according to military police.Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaAs many as 300,000 people are expected to gather along the esplanade to celebrate following the ceremony inVeteran left-wing politician Mr da Silva is being sworn in today in the Brazilian capital, with police on heightened alert due to significant political tensions in the country.
Mr da Silva's convictions were annulled, but he faced an uphill battle, when he decided to re-run for president, with many millions of Brazilians continuing to believe he was corrupt. More than three weeks after losing his re-election bid, Mr Bolsonaro blamed a software bug and demanded that swathes of votes be voided.A security officer inspects a vehicle at the parking lot of Brazil's National Congress ahead the inauguration
There were significant tensions in Brazil following Mr da Silva's election victory, with truckers supportive of Bolsonaro blocking roads across the country.