At least 40 members of the Brazilian military have been relieved of their duties in the presidential residence after the storming of the government district in Brasília. Relevant decrees were published in the Government Gazette yesterday (local time).
The most affected are lower-ranking military personnel such as privates, privates and non-commissioned officers, for example those who worked in the administration and security services of the Palacio da Alvorada, the residence of the newly sworn President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in the capital Brasilia.
On January 8, supporters of the ultra-right head of state Jair Bolsonaro, who had just been replaced by Lula, stormed Congress, the seat of government and the Supreme Court in Brasilia, causing considerable damage. Around 1,500 supporters of Bolsonaro have been arrested for the time being. Left-wing politician Lula accused his right-wing predecessor of inciting his supporters, which Bolsonaro denies.
In addition, Lula expressed the suspicion that there must have been collusion between the rioters and members of the armed forces and the federal police of the capital district. The Attorney General’s Office yesterday launched an investigation into the possible responsibility of politicians and the military.
