Joe Biden says situation in Brazil is ‘outrageous’ as presidents across South America denounce ‘assault on democracy’
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who defeated Bolsonaro in a closely fought election last year, announced a federal security intervention in Brasília lasting until 31 January after capital security forces were overwhelmed initially by the invaders.
“I condemn the assault on democracy and on the peaceful transfer of power in Brazil. Brazil’s democratic institutions have our full support and the will of the Brazilian people must not be undermined,” Biden said on Twitter.
Source: World leaders condemn Brazil violence as US lawmakers call for Bolsonaro extradition
