BRASILIA — A man killed by explosions outside Brazil’s Supreme Court in Brasilia on Wednesday night is believed to have been attempting an attack, a presidential official reported. The incident comes just days before the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
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Authorities identified the suspect as Francisco Wanderley Luiz, who was seen exiting his vehicle with a small bag around 7:30 p.m. local time. According to the presidential office, Luiz attempted to enter the Supreme Court building but was unsuccessful. Shortly after, he detonated an explosive device, killing himself.
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The Supreme Court released a statement confirming two “loud bangs” were heard, prompting an evacuation of ministers and staff as the court’s session concluded.
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