Brazil: A man who failed to enter Brazil’s Supreme Court killed himself on Wednesday by detonating an explosive device outside the building. Giving this information, the authorities said that after the incident, the judges and staff vacated the building and came out. As a precaution, the Brazilian Parliament will remain closed on Thursday. This incident has happened in Brazil at a time when the G20 summit is going to be held there in a few days. Brazil has tightened security ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro next week. Leaders from around the world including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to participate in it.
Sound of explosions in Supreme Court
Brazil’s Supreme Court said in a statement that after the session ended, two loud bangs were heard around 7:30 PM and all judges and staff safely exited the building. Firefighters confirmed one person died at the scene in the capital, Brazil, although the victim could not be identified.
suggestion to close parliament
Selina Leo, lieutenant governor of Brazil’s Federal District, said the suspect had earlier detonated an explosive device in a car in the parliament parking lot, causing no injuries. LEO suggested closing Parliament on Thursday to avoid risks. The Brazilian Senate agreed to his request and the lower house will remain closed till noon.
The explosions occurred about 20 seconds apart outside the Supreme Court in Brasília’s Three Powers Plaza, which houses Brazil’s main government buildings, including the Supreme Court, Parliament and the Presidential Palace.