Lula condemns ‘barbarism’ and criticises Brazilian police following protest – live

Here are reactions from world leaders after what one called a “cowardly and vile attack on democracy”.

Gabriel Boric, Chilean president:

The Brazilian government has our full support in the face of this cowardly and vile attack on democracy.

Gustavo Petro, Colombian president:

All my solidarity to @LulaOficial and the people of Brazil. Fascism has decided to stage a coup. … It is urgent for the OAS [Organization of American States] to meet if it wants to continue to live as an institution.

Pedro Sánchez, Spanish prime minister:

All my support to President @LulaOficial and to the free and democratically elected institutions of the Brazilian people. We categorically condemn the assault on the Brazil’s Congress and make a call for the immediate return to democratic normality.

Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s foreign minister:

In the wake of the events in Brazil, we express Mexico’s full support for President Lula’s administration, elected by popular will. We reject any attempt against democratic institutions.

Santiago Cafiero, Argentine foreign minister:

“We express our solidarity with @LulaOficial and raise our voices in defense of Brazil’s democracy.

Ecuador’s foreign relations ministry

Ecuador condemns the events against institutionality in Brazil and reiterates its unrestricted support for democracy and the legitimately elected government.