Police have detained more than 400 people in the Brazilian capital during Sunday's protests against incoming President Lula da Silva. This is stated in the Twitter account of the Governor of the Federal District, Ibanez Roshi, who was suspended from office by the Brazilian Supreme Court for 90 days. As reported by Globo with reference to the decision of the judge, the protests were held with the participation of the competent authorities.
At the same time, in the message, the governor claimed that the protesters had committed "crimes", and also spoke of "acts of terrorism":
“More than 400 people have already been arrested and will pay for their crimes. We continue to work to identify the remaining participants in terrorist acts. We continue to work to restore order."
The court's decision asserts that the organization of protests in the country was "common knowledge", the Brazilian media actively covered the topic. The removal of Ibanez from office was explained, among other things, by his participation in the "preparation of a terrorist attack." According to the court, the protesters were taken to the meeting point in a car of the military police of the Federal District. In addition, the court believes that the employees of the department did not properly counteract the protesters, and some of them left their posts.
On the evening of January 8, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro broke into the buildings of the National Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace, demanding the resignation of Lula da Silva. The protesters believe that the election results were rigged. Da Silva served as President of Brazil twice. He left office in 2011 with a record 90% approval rating.
