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The Day that Shook Brazil

On 8 January, 2023, thousands of supporters of Jair Bolsonaro took part in anti-government riots in Bras铆lia. This film explores what really happened on that day.

On 8 January, 2023, thousands of supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country's Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace, following a bitter and acrimonious presidential election. Hundreds of people were arrested.

President Lula accused Mr Bolsonaro of encouraging the rioters' actions - but what really happened on that day? And what does it reveal about a country so deeply divided that people are willing to attack the bedrocks of democracy?

26 minutes

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Wed 26 Jul 2023 02:30GMT

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