A man who tried to get into Brazil’s Supreme Court committed suicide amid explosives outside the building forcing judges and personnel to escape, according to authorities.
According to a statement from Brazil’s Supreme Court, the two powerful blasts were heard around 7:30 p.m., after the day’s session had concluded, and all justices and personnel had safely exited the premises.
Local firefighters said one individual died at the incident in the capital, Brasilia.
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According to Celina Leão, the lieutenant governor of Brazil’s federal district, the suspect previously exploded explosives in a car in a Congress parking lot, resulting in no injuries.
Local media reported that the car that exploded belonged to a member of Brazil’s Liberal Party, the same of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Leão said only investigations will determine…