The insurrection that took place in Brazil on Sunday was similar to the attack on the US Capitol in January.

Protesters rampaged through the presidential palace and the congress in an early test of the president's leadership. Security forces regained control after events unfolded.

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The protesters tried to break into the palace.

The photographer isSergio Lima.

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A protester is receiving medical treatment.

The photographer is from the picture alliance.

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People help a military police officer during a clash.

The photographer isSergio Lima.

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There is a flag in front of the building.

The photographer isSergio Lima.

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Military police officers are clashing with protesters.

The photographer is from the picture alliance.

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Protesters cover their faces with their hands.

The photographer isSergio Lima.

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Protesters clash with police outside Planalto Palace.

A photo was taken by Eraldo Peres.

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There are damaged windows in the palace.

A photo was taken by Eraldo Peres.

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The protesters are confronted by police.

A photo was taken by Eraldo Peres.

Bolsonaro supporters storm congress grounds

Riot police are in Braslia.

The photographer is from the picture alliance.

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People are entering the Congress building.

A photo was taken by Eraldo Peres.

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The protesters are clashing with the police.

There is a photographer by the name of Ton Molina.

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The military police officer fell from his horse.

The photographer isSergio Lima.

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Protesters throw stones at security forces.

The photographer isSergio Lima.

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The protesters were wearing flags from Brazil and wearing a yellow jersey.

The photographer isSergio Lima.