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Former Bolsonaro justice minister detained over Brazil riots

Brazil riots

Anderson Torres oversaw security during last week’s takeover of federal buildings in Brasilia. He was on vacation in Florida. Torres says he will return to Brazil to report himself. Anderson Torres, a former minister of justice and public security in Brazil who oversaw security during last week’s takeover of federal buildings in Brasilia, has been … Read more

Brazilian judge orders arrest of Anderson Torres

Anderson Torres

Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued an arrest warrant for Anderson Torres. President Jair Bolsonaro went on the rampage through government buildings. Bolsonaro said he may return to Brazil before the end of the month. Before taking over this month as the public security director for Brasilia, Anderson Torres served as Justice Minister under Bolsonaro. Justice … Read more

Jair Bolsonaro supporters begins to disband after Brasilia riots

Jair Bolsonaro

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have begun to flee Brasilia. At least 400 people have been detained as a result of the violence in Brazil’s capital. The country’s justice minister said everyone involved will be identified and “face justice”. Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have begun to flee the city of … Read more