According to Dino, the change in planning by the Federal District made terrorism possible.
According to him, the GDF's change was made at the last minute.
Brazil Agency - The Minister of Justice, Flávio Dino, attributed responsibility for the terrorist acts seen yesterday (8) on the Esplanade of Ministries to the government of the Federal District. According to him, the change in planning by the public security forces of the DF was decisive in enabling the invasion and destruction of public buildings.
In a press conference held this afternoon (9), at the Ministry of Justice, Dino reported a prior meeting between federal and district forces to agree on the operational plan. This meeting took place at the end of the week and it was agreed that the demonstrators would not enter the Esplanade, there would be a blockade on the road leading to the National Congress and the Three Powers Square.
“Unfortunately, local authorities assessed that it would be possible, at the last minute, to change the plan. This plan was modified, and this allowed these people to descend to near the National Congress and, subsequently, the chaos that you witnessed,” stated Dino. He avoided saying that this change of plan was criminal, but said that the tragedy that occurred yesterday could have been avoided if the agreement with the federal government had been fulfilled.
“What I saw was that the police contingent was completely out of step with the decision to let them go down to the Esplanade. So much so that when the forces were increased, an hour and a half after the events began, the situation was quickly brought under control. This shows that it was completely avoidable if it weren't for a last-minute change of plan.” The minister stated that the reasons for this change are being investigated.
Dino also said that he intends to return the management of public security in the Federal District, now under federal intervention, to the local government "as soon as possible." According to him, there will be a "review" of the Federal District police forces, especially the Military Police. Images of the invasion show police officers standing idly by, allowing the vandals to invade the National Congress without being bothered.
National Force
Dino also announced the addition of approximately 500 National Force police officers from other states, who will arrive in Brasília to work on security at the Esplanade and the Three Powers Square. With this, the Federal District's military police will resume their routine activities. "We have received collaboration from governors of approximately ten states, who have already sent contingents mobilized by decree that I issued yesterday and will issue others for, to strengthen the National Force."
Investigations
Investigations will continue to determine responsibility for yesterday's anti-democratic acts. The Federal Police already has a list of those who hired the buses that brought protesters from other states. These people will be called to testify and help the police identify the financiers of these acts. Forty buses were seized, some already leaving Brasília.
Furthermore, the Attorney General's Office (AGU) is awaiting expert reports on the invaded and vandalized buildings. It will be up to the AGU to seek compensation from those responsible for the damages caused. In addition to material damage, such as broken windows, tables, and chairs, a large amount of historical heritage has been destroyed or is missing. Several works of art and gifts from foreign heads of state to Brazil, displayed inside these buildings, were destroyed.
Brazilian Capitol
The minister called yesterday's episode a "Brazilian Capitol," alluding to the 2021 invasion of the United States Congress by supporters of Donald Trump, who was defeated in the presidential elections at the time. "Yesterday we experienced a Brazilian Capitol. With differences. There were no deaths and more arrests here than there." So far, approximately 1,5 people have been arrested. Of these, 209 were arrested yesterday in the act, and another 1,2 are being questioned today, detained by the police.
Dino pointed out that the terrorists who vandalized public buildings are supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was defeated in last year's elections. He stated, without accusing him of committing any crime, that his rhetoric against full democracy and institutions, especially the Supreme Federal Court, gained traction in yesterday's events.
“In a political analysis, it is obvious that throughout these years, former President Jair Bolsonaro and all those who follow him have frequently directed words against the Supreme Court. Words have power, especially when they come from a president of the Republic. We saw that this frequent discourse on social media gained momentum yesterday. It's as if the universe of hate on social media has migrated to real life.”