x

Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm Brazil's top government offices, at least 170 arrested as police take back Congress; visuals surface

Shortpedia

Content Team
Image Credit: the hill

At least 170 people were arrested after supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices, CNN reported citing CNN Brasil. Police said the authorities have taken control of three main government buildings -- the Supreme Court, the presidential palace and Congressional buildings. According to the police, the government buildings involved in Monday's breach have been cleared of protesters.