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Brazil - Bolsonaro copying Trump

Thousands of supporters of the defeated Bolsonaro on destructive rampage through government buildings in Brasilia. Police seem somewhat less effective than in Washington.Bolsonaro himself is safe in Florida, being advised by Trump allies.

David Ainsworth ● 1121d3 Comments

In other words, the military are clearly not, in any meaningful or practical way, backing the demonstrators

Richard Carter ● 1116d

https://theconversation.com/amp/democracy-under-attack-in-brazil-5-questions-about-the-storming-of-congress-and-the-role-of-the-military-197396

Philippa Bond ● 1117d

Read that the army are backing the demonstrators.

Paul Beer ● 1117d