The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil will today rule on Minister Alexandre de Moraes’ decision prohibiting the closure of roads and entering public buildings under penalty of fines and imprisonment.
With his determination, the judge authorizes the arrest in flagranti of anyone who does not comply with these measures, which have arisen as a result of burglaries and acts of vandalism carried out on Sunday by radical supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro at the headquarters of the three powers in Brasilia.
Extremist Bolsonaro groups (supporters of the ex-military) violently invaded and looted the National Congress, the STF and the Planalto Palace, the seat of the executive branch.
Superior court judges will decide this Thursday whether to uphold De Moraes’ ruling, which fines individuals 20,000 reais ($3,900).
It would be 100,000 ($19,400) for legal entities that do not comply with the ban (direct participation, incitement, or logistical and financial support for anti-democratic acts).
The STF minister was responding to a request from the Union Attorney General’s Office related to the law called National Mega-Demonstration – for the Return to Power, which is scheduled to take place this Thursday in various capitals of the Federation, such as the Federal District.
The award also authorizes the arrest in flagrante delicto of those blocking roads, occupying public buildings, and the confiscation of vehicles used in the crimes.
A total of 11 judges, including De Moraes, will vote on the issue. At least five must do this for the rapporteur for the precautionary measure to be confirmed.
For the Supreme Court jurist, the actions of the last few days could only happen with the approval of public power.
“The existence of a criminal organization whose crimes have been taking place regularly in the federal district and in several other states for months is a strong indication of the collusion and consent of public power to the crimes committed,” he said.
He claimed that the escalation in violence had reached an unbearable point.
Right-wing extremists are ignorant of the results of the October elections, are calling for military intervention in the country and rejecting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s third seizure of power.