In Brasilia, a man attempted an attack on Brazil's Supreme Court, leading to his own death from explosives he allegedly threw before they detonated. The incident occurred during a tumultuous period in Brazilian politics, with police identifying the individual as Francisco Wanderley Luiz, a former candidate for a council position from the Liberal Party (PL). Witnesses reported seeing Luiz throw explosives just prior to the blasts, which happened outside the court in the Praça dos Três Poderes.
**One Fatality in Attempted Attack on Brazil's Supreme Court**
**One Fatality in Attempted Attack on Brazil's Supreme Court**
Man identified as Francisco Wanderley Luiz died after explosives detonated during a failed attack. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the blast.
Law enforcement swiftly cordoned off the area and utilized a bomb disposal robot to secure the site. According to police spokesperson Maj. Raphael van der Broocke, additional explosives were located near the deceased. Brazil's solicitor general, Jorge Messias, condemned the attack and called for a thorough inquiry into the motivations driving such actions.
Local media revealed that Luiz, hailing from Rio do Sul in Santa Catarina, had previously garnered only 98 votes in his electoral bid in 2020. In a message posted on social media, Bolsonaro’s adviser, Fabio Wajngarten, remarked on the prevalence of extremism across all political alignments, emphasizing the need for unified condemnation of violent acts.
Eyewitness claims indicate that Luiz displayed erratic behavior before the incident, waving at bystanders moments before chaos ensued. Security measures were implemented immediately, resulting in the successful evacuation of justices who were concluding a plenary session. The court noted that its evacuation was a precautionary response to the explosions.
The incident comes just ahead of a key visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping and follows previous unrest seen in the plaza, which was the site of riots by Bolsonaro supporters against Lula's presidency. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the details surrounding the attack, which authorities are treating as potentially linked to extremism.
Local media revealed that Luiz, hailing from Rio do Sul in Santa Catarina, had previously garnered only 98 votes in his electoral bid in 2020. In a message posted on social media, Bolsonaro’s adviser, Fabio Wajngarten, remarked on the prevalence of extremism across all political alignments, emphasizing the need for unified condemnation of violent acts.
Eyewitness claims indicate that Luiz displayed erratic behavior before the incident, waving at bystanders moments before chaos ensued. Security measures were implemented immediately, resulting in the successful evacuation of justices who were concluding a plenary session. The court noted that its evacuation was a precautionary response to the explosions.
The incident comes just ahead of a key visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping and follows previous unrest seen in the plaza, which was the site of riots by Bolsonaro supporters against Lula's presidency. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the details surrounding the attack, which authorities are treating as potentially linked to extremism.
