President Lula has revealed that about 1,500 people have been detained in an incident in which former President Bolsonaro's supporters invaded the Brazilian Congress and the presidential palace and destroyed part of the facilities, and will do his utmost to clarify the situation. emphasized.
On the 8th in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, about 4,000 supporters of former President Bolsonaro invaded the buildings of the Federal Congress and the Presidential Palace, breaking window glass and destroying facility equipment and documents.
The intruder was then removed by the security forces, and one day after the incident, the broken window glass was cleaned up at the site.
President Lula said on the 9th that he had detained about 1,500 people in connection with the incident, and said, "We will thoroughly investigate what happened and who financially supported this act." He emphasized that he would do his best to clarify the whole situation, including the background.
On the evening of the 9th, demonstrations were held by supporters of President Lula in various parts of Brazil, and about 1,000 people participated in the demonstration in the capital, Brasilia, shouting, "Mr. Bolsonaro should be put in prison." was giving
A woman who participated in the demonstration said, "I was very sad about what happened yesterday, and I participated to protect democracy. I feel that the divide in this country is deepening."
Meanwhile, Bolsonaro's wife has revealed that he was hospitalized after complaining of ill health in the southern state of Florida where he was staying.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno: Violence should not be tolerated
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "Actions that threaten democracy through violence should not be permitted. Foreign Minister Hayashi, who is visiting Brazil, told Foreign Minister Vieira to that effect, and the democratically-elected President Lula and the new I once again conveyed my support for the government."
After that, he said, "The situation has already calmed down, but immediately after the incident occurred, the local embassy sent an e-mail calling for caution to Japanese residents. We will continue to take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Japanese people." rice field.