President condemns attack on Brazil’s democracy

President Irfaan Ali this evening condemned the attack on Brazilian democracy carried out today by supporters of the former President Jair Bolsonaro who invaded the presidential complex, congress and the supreme court.

“We condemn every attempt and attack against the Presidency and democratic institutions of Brazil. Those who utilize violence to subvert democracy must be brought swiftly to Justice. We call on all stakeholders to be responsible and not be part of this unacceptable behaviour. Guyana stands with the law-abiding people of Brazil and the institutions of the state in defense of democracy”, Ali said.