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Brazil Supreme Court Attack: Terrorist Investigation
A failed attack near the Brazilian Supreme Court is being investigated as a terrorist act with possible links to supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Supreme Court Of JusticeBrazilian PolicePartido LiberalG20
Francisco Wanderley LuizJair BolsonaroLuiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaXi JinpingAndrei Passos Rodrigues
- How did former President Bolsonaro respond to the attack?
- Former President Bolsonaro called for national pacification in response. This unusually conciliatory message followed a deeply polarized political landscape and the January insurrection.
- What is the overall political context surrounding this event?
- The attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism by Brazilian authorities, with a focus on uncovering potential connections to the January 8th, 2023, insurrection and any further potential plots.
- What is the current status of the investigation into the attack?
- Authorities believe the attack was planned and involved more than just Luiz. There is evidence suggesting connections to the January 8th events and a possible long-term plot.
- What events were scheduled to take place shortly after the attack?
- Luiz's actions occurred shortly before major events, including the G20 summit in Rio and a visit from China's Xi Jinping. This timing may have been significant in his planning.
- Who is suspected of carrying out the attack near the Brazilian Supreme Court?
- Francisco Wanderley Luiz, a former Bolsonaro supporter, detonated explosives near Brazil's Supreme Court on November 13th, 2024. The attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism with potential links to the January 8th, 2023 insurrection.