In brief
A tragic evening in Brasília unfolded with explosions near key government buildings, leaving at least one dead and sparking urgent investigations.
On Wednesday evening in Brasília, Brazil, two powerful explosions rocked the area close to the Supreme Court, resulting in one fatality. The blasts, which occurred just 20 seconds apart around 7:30 p.m. local time, were reported by Celina Leão, vice governor of the Federal District, during a press conference. Initially, the first explosion was linked to a car parked in the vicinity, while the subsequent blast detonated in Three Powers Square, positioned in front of Brazil’s Congress and presidential offices. Thankfully, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was not present during the incident.Authorities reported that the suspect attempted unsuccessfully to invade the Supreme Court building before the explosions. Photos from the scene revealed the tragic aftermath, with firefighters confirming one dead body in the plaza. However, due to fears of more unexploded devices, police have yet to retrieve and examine the casualty.To ensure public safety, military police and bomb disposal experts are currently combing the area for any remaining threats. This is an ongoing situation, and further updates are expected as the story develops.
