Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers and entered the congressional building, Supreme Court, and Planalto Presidential Palace in Brasília. The breaches occurred a week after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's inauguration. Protesters attempted to set fire to the Congress building's carpet, leading to the activation of the sprinkler system. Over 400 people were arrested, and officials condemned the actions, likening them to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot. President Lula described the events as 'barbaric' and vowed to punish those responsible. The Attorney General's office is investigating, and world leaders have expressed support for President Lula and Brazil's democratic institutions.

Bruno Simões, a Brazilian former shop clerk, claims he was defrauded out of more than $1,300 by George Santos in 2008 using stolen checks. Simões described Santos as 'a professional liar' and expressed doubt that he would ever be repaid. Santos admitted to stealing a checkbook in 2010 and using it to purchase clothing and shoes. Brazilian authorities plan to reinstate fraud charges against Santos, who has recently been elected to Congress in the US. Santos has denied any criminal activity and has mostly refused to address the falsehoods he told about his life during his campaign.

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks to purchase clothing and shoes in 2008, according to police documents obtained by CNN. Santos confessed to the theft and forgery in a 2010 statement to Brazilian police. The investigation was suspended due to difficulties locating Santos but will be reinstated with fraud charges by Brazilian authorities. Santos has denied any criminal charges in Brazil, but documents indicate efforts to prosecute him were hindered by his absence. Brazilian authorities plan to request the US Justice Department to notify Santos of the charges.

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos confessed to Brazilian police in 2010 that he used stolen checks to buy clothing and shoes in 2008. The checks belonged to a deceased man whose checkbook was in the possession of Santos' mother, his nurse at the time. Santos used a fake ID to make the purchases and admitted to forging signatures. Brazilian authorities, unable to locate Santos for years, are now reinstating fraud charges and will request the US Justice Department to notify him.

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks to purchase clothing and shoes in 2008, according to police documents obtained by CNN. Santos confessed to the theft and forgery in a 2010 statement to Brazilian police. The investigation was suspended due to difficulties locating Santos but will be reinstated with fraud charges by Brazilian authorities. Santos has denied being charged with any crime in Brazil, contrary to the documented evidence.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was inaugurated as Brazil's president on January 1, 2023, amidst concerns of violence from supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Lula, returning after a 12-year hiatus, vowed to defend the constitution and promote the general good. The ceremony included tributes to Pelé and Pope Benedict and was marked by Bolsonaro's absence, who had traveled to Florida. Lula criticized Bolsonaro's administration for depleting resources and dismantling public services, and he immediately reversed several of Bolsonaro's policies, including gun control measures and environmental protections. Lula also reinstated the Amazon Fund and the Bolsa Família program. Security was heightened due to threats of violence, with an arrest made at the inauguration. Lula emphasized democracy's victory in the election and committed to environmental preservation and addressing inequality.

George Washington de Oliveira Sousa, a 54-year-old gas station manager, was arrested for attempting to plant explosives at Brasilia International Airport to prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office. Police found an explosive device, firearms, and ammunition in Sousa's apartment. He stated his intent to stop the establishment of communism and provoke military intervention. Despite Jair Bolsonaro's lack of explicit concession, his administration is cooperating with the transition. Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting, claiming the election was stolen. Flavio Dino, justice minister appointee, called the 'patriotic' camps incubators of terrorists and vowed to intensify security and the fight against terrorism.

Brazilian artists and writers reflect on the implications of Jair Bolsonaro's presidency for the country's culture and marginalized communities. The program explores the reactions from the black, LGBTQI, and music communities, including perspectives from musician Roger Moreira, rapper Karol Conka, and social activist Linn da Quebrada. The history of Tropicalia during the military dictatorship is recounted, and novelist Julian Fuks contemplates the nation's divisions and the need for mutual understanding.