Suicide Bomber Targets Brazil's Supreme Court

A suicide bombing attempt occurred outside Brazil's Supreme Court in Brasília, attributed to Francisco Wanderley Luiz, a former city council candidate linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro's far-right party. The incident involved multiple explosions, the first from a vehicle and the second near the court after Luiz attempted to enter the building. Justice Alexandre de Moraes indicated that the attack was fueled by escalating far-right rhetoric and ongoing hostility toward the Supreme Court, particularly during Bolsonaro's administration. Authorities are treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism amid broader concerns about political violence in Brazil, especially following the January riots by Bolsonaro supporters. The attack has raised alarms ahead of significant international events, including the G20 summit and a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping. Investigations continue into Luiz's motives and any connections to previous electoral violence.