Deadly Explosions Rock Brazil's Supreme Court

Deadly Explosions Rock Brazil's Supreme Court

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Incident Details

Two explosions outside in killed a man and prompted an evacuation of justices and staff. The blasts occurred shortly after a court session concluded on Wednesday evening.

Local authorities reported the first blast followed by a second about 20 seconds later. The incidents took place in the , housing Brazil's key government buildings.

Response and Investigation

President was not at the presidential palace during the blasts. Police cordoned off the area, and the presidential security bureau conducted sweeps around the palace.

Brazil's federal police are investigating the explosions, with no motive disclosed yet. The has faced threats from far-right groups and Bolsonaro supporters, particularly targeting Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
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