Hundreds of Jair Bolsonaro supporters STORM Brazil's Congress building

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Hundreds of supporters of ex-president Bolsanaro STORM Brazil's Congress building - one week after new President Lula was sworn in - copying Trump-inspired January 6th invasion of the US Capitol in 2020

By Emma James For Dailymail.Com

Published: 14:28 EST, 8 January 2023 | Updated: 14:55 EST, 8 January 2023

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the National Congress building in Brasilia  - in a move similar to Trump Voters' January 6 invasion. 

The protestors invaded the building and are calling for the military to overthrow current President Luiz Inacio. 

Left-wing veteran Inacio has only been in power for a week, after being inaugurated a week ago as supporters of the former president claim the election was stolen.

Footage from the scenes strike an eerie similarity to those who stormed the Capitol building on January 6th after claims from former PResident Trump that the election was stolen.

Supporters of Bolsonaro can be seen breaking through the barriers and entering the building on Sunday

Protesters are calling for military intervention after storming the National Congress building in Brasilia 

URGENTE: Os terroristas invadiram o Planalto em um claro atentado contra o Estado Democrático de Direito. Não neles receio de ferir, matar ou destruir. pic.twitter.com/Yh5HAFdSQO

— André Janones (@AndreJanonesAdv) January 8, 2023

Supporters of Bolsonaro can be seen breaking through the barriers and entering the building.  

It comes after da Silva, known as Lula, defeated far-right Bolsonaro in an October election.

President da Silva is currently on an official state trip in São Paulo, after saying in his inauguration speech he would rebuild a country in ‘terrible ruins’.

Others demonstrators were gathering outside the presidential palace and Supreme Court, although it was not immediately clear whether they had managed to break into the buildings. 

Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting against Lula’s electoral win since Octobter 30. 

They have been blocking roads, setting vehicles on fires and gathering outside military buildings, asking armed forces to intervene in the election 

Local media have estimated that 3,000 people are involved in the protests - donning yellow and green T-shirts and holding Brazilian flags.  

It comes after da Silva, known as Lula, defeated far-right Bolsonaro in an October election

Protestors can be sen covering their mouths as smoke appears to come in , as Lula is on a state visit in São Paulo

Those who broke into the building are also accused of attacking police vehicles which secured the building, as well as protection barriers.

Bolsonaro left Brazil for Florida 48 hours before the end of his mandate.

Protesters have climbed a ramp which gives access to the roof of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate buildings.

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