Biden condemns attack on Brazil's Congress as 'outrageous' during visit to Texas trends now Biden condemns attack on Brazil's Congress as 'outrageous' during visit to Texas after Bolsonaro supporters ransack presidential palace and other government buildings By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor For Dailymail.Com In Mexico City Published: 22:24 GMT, 8 January 2023 | Updated: 22:25 GMT, 8 January 2023 Viewcomments President Joe Biden on Sunday said the situation in Brazil was 'outrageous' after supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro attacked the country's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court. The violence represents an eerie echo of the way former President Donald Trump's supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Biden made his comments during a visit to El Paso, Texas, just before he is due to fly to Mexico City for a summit of North American leaders. His comments came after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tweeted: 'The United States condemns any effort to undermine democracy in Brazil. President Biden is following the situation closely and our support for Brazil’s democratic institutions is unwavering. Brazil’s democracy will not be shaken by violence.' President Joe Biden condemned the 'outrageous' attack on Brazil's governmental buildings, after supporters of ousted President Bolsonaro ransacked the Congress and presidential palace Brazilian President Luiz Inácio da Silva, who was traveling in Sao Paolo as news of the violence emerged, has branded protestors who stormed Congress as 'vandals and fascists' - with the scenes being similar to that of Trump supporters January 6 take-over. The supporters of far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Congress building, the Supreme Court, presidential palace and are calling for the military to overthrow current President Luiz Inacio. The left-wing veteran known as 'Lula' has only been in power for a week, after being inaugurated a week ago as supporters of the former president claim the election was stolen. Footage from the scenes strike an eerie similarity to those who stormed the Capitol building on January 6th after claims from former President Trump that the election was stolen. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility