Still divided, Brazil marks anniversary of Jan 8 riots
3 years ago(FILES) Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro invade Planalto Presidential Palace while clashing with security forces in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. - Brazil marks on January 8, 2024, the first anniversary when ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed the seat of power in the Brazilian capital. Alleging foul play in Bolsonaro's narrow loss in Brazil's bitterly divisive October 2022 elections, they smashed through doors and windows, vandalized priceless artworks and trashed the premises, urging the military to intervene to oust President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. (Photo by Sergio Lima / AFP)
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will convene Brazil's political bigwigs Monday to mark the first anniversary of the far-right riots that rocked the capital but with key absences undermining his message of unity.