Violent riots in Brazil – Support of democratic powers more important than ever!

With the storming of the Brazilian parliament, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court on January 8, 2023, the worst fears of violence in the wake of the presidential handover have been confirmed. Social polarization has reached a level where the hatred fomented over the years gives way to violent riots. terre des hommes switzerland denounces the implications of these events for peacebuilding programs in Brazil and argues for the need to strengthen civil society’s space and promote a culture of peace.