Brazil’s top court evacuated after deadly explosions ahead of G20
NBCNOV 2 2024
The incident took place at the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square connecting Brazil's three branches of federal government, where a man was found dead with an explosive device on his person.
Federal police deployed a bomb squad to investigate the explosions, which occurred in a parking lot near the court building, while the country's solicitor general characterized the incident as an attack.
The timing of the explosions has raised security concerns as Brazil prepares to host the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, followed by Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Brasilia.
The timing and location of the explosions, occurring at a historically significant protest site, suggest potential political motivations rather than a broader security threat to the upcoming G20 summit (202411130002900184). The swift response from security forces demonstrates Brazil's preparedness to handle security incidents effectively.