Man sets off explosions near Brazil's top court days before major summit
A security incident with multiple blasts happened near Brazils Supreme Court‚ leading to one death. The event raises questions about safety as the country prepares to host G20 leaders next week
In a shocking turn-of-events near Brazils highest court a man triggered several explosions resulting in his own death (officials confirmed the incident happened around 8pm local-time)
The first blast shook-up a parking area close to the Supreme Court building while a second explosion occurred right at its entrance. Celina Leao‚ the Federal District Vice-Governor said early findings point to a self-caused incident after the persons failed attempt to enter the building: another blast damaged a nearby cars trunk that belonged to him
The timing raises eye-brows as Brazil gets ready to welcome world leaders:
- G20 summit in Rio next week
- Xi Jinpingʼs state visit to Brasilia
- High-level diplomatic meetings
Police brought in special equipment including a bomb-disposal robot to check the area which sits in the historic Plaza of Three Powers (the same place where political unrest happened about 2 years ago)
The Supreme Court staff left the building quick after their evening meeting; while President Lula had already moved away from his nearby office just before the incident happened. Law enforcement hasnt shared the mans identity yet because they need to make sure there arent more explosives on his body
The square where this happened connects Brazils main government buildings – its a key spot that links the presidential palace; congress and supreme court together
