Lula decrees the federal intervention in the security of Brasilia after the invasion of the three powers of the State

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvadecreed this Sunday the federal intervention in the security area of ​​Brasilia, after the chaos caused by thousands of radical followers of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Lula appointed as controller Ricardo Capelli, Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice, who will be responsible for the entire Security area in the capital until next January 31 and will report directly to the president.

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With the intervention, the police bodies of the capital come to be controlled by the controller, who in turn only responds to Lula.

The controller will have powers to request funds and assets at the disposal of the Regional Government of the Federal District of Brasilia to perform its duties.according to a decree read by Lula.

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attack a Military Police vehicle during clashes in front of the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. (SERGIO LIMA / AFP).

In a statement to the press, Lula said that whoever should have been in charge of security in Brasilia “did not do” his duties.

The leader He also harshly criticized thefascists” who invaded the headquarters of the three powers and caused damage to the buildings

He added that the radicals They have been “stimulated” by the ex-governor and that “they will pay with the force of the law” for the riots caused, as well as those who have financed them.

Lula was this Sunday in Araraquarain the interior of the state of Sao Paulo, to learn about the damage caused by the heavy rains of recent days in the region.

Source: Elcomercio