
Brazilian President Lula began mass dismissals of officers after the failed assault on government buildings.
Lula fired more than 50 military personnel, reported Reuters . First, he fired 40 soldiers guarding the presidential residence during the assault by supporters of ex-President Bolsanaro, and then 13 officers responsible for his personal security.
After the assault, Lula increased his criticism of the army for its inaction against the pro-Bolsanaro camp, which has been demanding the cancellation of the presidential election results for more than two months.
Context
On January 8, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro seized the congress building, the country's Supreme Court, and the presidential palace.
On January 9, world leaders condemned the riots in the Brazilian capital and called them a “cowardly attack on democracy.”
On the night of the takeover, Lula da Silva gave a televised speech in which he called the attack on government buildings in Brazil "barbaric" and warned that everyone involved would be "found and punished."
On January 9 at 2:30 the Brazilian Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace were cleared of protesters. President Lula da Silva announced the “intervention of federal security forces” in the situation in the capital.
. reported At least 150 rioters were detained, The Guardian