After threats against future Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the right to bear arms has been temporarily suspended before his inauguration on New Year’s Day. Until January 2, citizens in the federal district around the capital Brasília are not allowed to carry weapons, the Supreme Court announced on Wednesday. Anyone who violates the decree is guilty of illegal possession of weapons.
Lula will be sworn in in Brasília on January 1. The ex-president (2003-2010) was victorious in a second round in October against incumbent right-wing Jair Bolsonaro. Recently, the future head of state and his supporters have been threatened several times by Bolsonaro supporters. A few days ago, police arrested a man who planted an explosive device on a tanker near Brasília airport. In the middle of the month, Bolsonaro supporters attacked a police station in Brasília and clashed with security forces.
Bolsonaro had liberalized gun laws in Latin America’s largest country. Shortly after taking office, he issued a decree allowing Brazilians to buy up to four firearms and keep them at home or at work. In addition, gun owners can now purchase up to 5,000 rounds per gun and year. (saw/sda/dpa)
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