In a shocking development, one person has been reported dead following two explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court and Congress in the capital city, Brasilia, according to CNN Brasil. The blasts occurred outside the Supreme Court and near Annex 4 of Congress, prompting swift action from law enforcement.
Authorities initially considered the possibility of a suicide attack, though this is unconfirmed. Military police are now sweeping the area, while federal security police and the Executive Secretary for Public Safety of Brasilia investigate potential links between the incidents.
The explosions led to the evacuation of Supreme Court justices, and the Three Powers Plaza home to Brazil’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches has been sealed off. Attorney General Jorge Messias condemned the attacks on social media, urging rigorous investigation to uncover the motives behind the violence.
Tensions have been high around Brazil's Supreme Court recently, as it extends its authority over cases of political extremism, misinformation, and threats to democratic order. This has sparked debate, with some seeing it as essential for protecting Brazil’s democracy, while others criticize it as overreach aimed at suppressing conservative voices.
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