Authorities take a stance on terrorist acts in Brasília; Tarcísio repudiates protesters

By Uesley Durães / 08/01/2023 / 3 minutes reading

After terrorist acts by Bolsonarists in Brasília, on the afternoon of this Sunday (8), authorities took to social media to speak out about protests. Tarcísio de Freitas, governor of São Paulo, who supported Jair Bolsonaro in the electoral race, repudiated the acts and said he will not allow demonstrations of this level in the state. Claudio Castro, who also campaigned with Bolsonaro, also spoke out against the demonstrations.

Governors spoke out on social media

For Brazil to move forward, the debate must be about ideas and the opposition must be responsible, pointing out directions. Demonstrations lose legitimacy and reason from the moment there is violence, depredation or curtailment of rights. We will not allow this in SP!
— Tarcisio Gomes de Freitas (@tarcisiogdf) January 8, 2023

The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, who also received support from Jair Bolsonaro for the state government, also took to Twitter to repudiate the acts in Brasília. According to him: “We will be energetic against any and all demonstrations that do not respect heritage”.

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I reiterate my commitment to the democratic order – today and always. We will be energetic against any manifestation that does not respect the public and private property, and the right to come and go of the citizens of Rio de Janeiro.
- Cláudio Castro (@claudiocastroRJ) January 8, 2023

Romeu Zema, governor of Minas Gerais, who also signaled support for Bolsonaro during the 2022 electoral race, said that “Freedom of expression cannot be mixed with the depredation of public bodies”.

In any manifestation, respect must prevail. The vandalism that occurred today in Brasília is unacceptable. Freedom of expression cannot be mixed with the predation of public bodies. In the end, we will all be the ones who pay.
- Romeu Zema (@RomeuZema) January 8, 2023

Ratinho Jr, governor of Paraná, said he believes in democracia:

I deeply repudiate the acts of violence and disturbances that took place today, on the plateau and at the STF, in the country's capital. I believe in democracy, in a united, free and peaceful Brazil.
— @ratinho_jr (@ratinho_jr) January 8, 2023

The leader of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, expressed concern about the situation and said that the State is ready to act on extremist acts:

Raquel Lyra, governor of Pernambuco, said that demonstrations are part of the democratic game, but vandalism cannot be accepted:

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Demonstrations are part of the democratic game. But the scenes of vandalism we see now in Brasília are unacceptable. Democracy and elections are non-negotiable values. We will only have a stronger state and country when everyone respects the law and rules that govern the Republic.
— Raquel Lyra (@raquellyra) January 8, 2023

The governor of Bahia, Jeronimo Rodrigues, was also against the acts and said:

What is happening in Brasilia with the invasion of the National Congress, the Planalto Palace and the plenary of the STF by extremist Bolsonarists who defend institutional rupture and the coup d'état is unacceptable.
— Jeronimo Rodrigues (@Jeronimoba13) January 8, 2023

The governor of the Federal District, considered one of the main responsible for the situation in Brasília, recorded a video apologizing; look:

The National Forum of Governors, through a note, affirmed its commitment to democracy, and made itself available to assist in the repression of acts and investigations:

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The National Forum of Governors expresses its absolute disgust at witnessing the very serious and unacceptable episodes recorded today in the Federal District, which reveal the invasion of Praça dos Três Poderes, followed by the illegal vandalization of the premises of the Palácio do Planalto, the National Congress and the Supreme Court. Federal Court by coup protesters, irresigned to the results of the legitimately closed elections in the country, and publishes this note in support of democracy, condemning any violent attitudes and irresponsible postures that put at risk the integrity of the democratic rule of law.

Coup camp in DF is dismantled; States follow federal order

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Hundreds of Bolsonarists invaded the headquarters of the Three Powers in Brasília on Sunday afternoon (8): the Planalto Palace, the National Congress and the Federal Supreme Court. There was vandalism and destruction of several areas of the buildings. The vandals called for military intervention and the removal of President Lula, in a clear coup movement. Follow here the most important information about this attack on Brazilian democracy.

International press reports extremist acts by Bolsonaro supporters in Brasília

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The main international newspapers and foreign websites highlighted the acts of extremist Bolsonarists in Brasília, with the invasion and vandalism of the National Congress, the Federal Supreme Court and the Planalto Palace this Sunday (08). See the impact.

What do the institutions say?

A Brazilian Bar Association, through a note, condemned the extremist acts on Sunday afternoon. According to the OAB statement:

“The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) considers the invasion of public buildings and the attacks carried out against the Three Powers carried out this Sunday to be unacceptable. In addition to physical depredation, the attacks aim to weaken the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary Powers and the Federal Constitution, which are the pillars of the longest democratic period in Brazilian history.”

The Federal Public Ministry, based on a note, spoke about the measures taken by the body regarding the acts:

“Among the measures taken today, the attorney general requested the Federal District Attorney's Office (PRDF) to immediately open a criminal investigative procedure with a view to holding those involved accountable and placed the Secretariat of Expertise, Research and Analysis (Sppea) of the PGR at the agency’s disposal in order to preserve recordings and posts that could lead to the identification of offenders”

The Civil Police of the Federal District, in its last statement, said it had placed all its personnel on standby to combat criminal acts.

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A #PCDF informs the entire population of the DF that, as determined by General Delegate Robson Cândido, the Institution's entire police force is on standby to provide support and reinforcement in all police stations in the DF and in the central region of Brasília for flagrant incidents/recordings. pic.twitter.com/ssr7qrX2U8
— PCDF – Civil Police (@pcdf_oficial) January 8, 2023

Minister Alexandre de Moraes, early this Sunday evening, used his Twitter account to say that “the Judiciary will not be lacking in Brazil”

The despicable terrorist attacks on Democracy and Republican Institutions will be held responsible, as will the financiers, instigators, former and current public agents who continue the illicit conduct of undemocratic acts. The Judiciary will not be lacking in Brazil!
— Alexandre de Moraes (@alexandre) January 8, 2023

Minister Rosa Weber, president of the Federal Supreme Court, also took a tough stance on Sunday's acts, and said that the building destroyed by vandals will be rebuilt:

“The STF will act to ensure that the terrorists who participated in these acts are duly tried and exemplarily punished. The historic building will be rebuilt”

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