One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court
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What was the motive behind the foiled bomb attack on Brazil's Supreme Court?
The attack appears to be linked to the riots following President Bolsonaro's election defeat, carried out by a member of his far-right Liberal Party.
How did the security forces manage to prevent a larger catastrophe during the attack?
Security forces stopped the attacker, identified as having artifacts strapped to him, before he could enter the Supreme Court, leading him to detonate the bomb at the Statue of Justice.
What are the security concerns raised by this incident?
The attack raises concerns about security ahead of the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro and a visit by the Chinese president to Brasilia.
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- A 59-year-old man died after setting off a bomb outside the Supreme Court.
- The attack is linked to the January 2023 riots by Bolsonaro supporters.
- Security concerns are heightened ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
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