President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recalled today (8) the coup attacks on January 8, in Brasília, marking the first month after the acts. On that occasion, terrorists invaded and destroyed the Planalto Palace, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) and the National Congress.
O video published on the president’s social networks brings images from the security cameras of the headquarters of the Executive Branch during the acts of destruction, the damage that was left and the first actions of collection of traces for investigation of those responsible and cleaning of spaces.
“On January 8, the seat of our powers was invaded and vandalized by people who disrespect the people and Brazil. 1 month later, we remain firm working in defense of democracy, union and reconstruction of the country”, wrote the president. “Democracy is the most precious asset of the Brazilian population. And justice will be firm against anyone who tries to take it away from the people, ”he added.
One month after the acts of vandalism, the investigations are still ongoing. Yesterday (7), the Federal Police (PF) carried out the fifth phase of Operation Lesa Pátria, which seeks to identify people who participated, financed or encouraged the invasion and depredation of the headquarters buildings of the Three Powers.
In addition, the Federal Court has already ordered the blocking of BRL 18.5 million in assets of investigated persons and companies, to ensure that those responsible are able to compensate part of the damage resulting from the destruction of public facilities and the exposed historical and artistic heritage. in the buildings. The Attorney General’s Office asked for the blockade to be raised to R$ 20.7 billion, after recalculating the losses in the Chamber of Deputies.
O federal government it will also propose measures to toughen legislation on crimes against the democratic rule of law. The initiative is a reaction to terrorist acts and has been dubbed the Democracy Package.
Democracy is the most precious asset of the Brazilian population. And justice will be firm against anyone who tries to take it away from the people. ?Audiovisual/PR https://t.co/HvStO7J8VR
— Lula (@LulaOficial) February 8, 2023
