Hundreds of Jair Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil’s Congress building

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the National Congress building in Brasilia – in a similar move to the January 6 invasion of Trump voters.

The demonstrators entered the building and called on the military to overthrow current President Luiz Inacio.

Veteran leftist Inacio has been in power for just a week after being inaugurated a week ago, as supporters of the former president claim the election was stolen.

Footage from the scenes bears an uncanny resemblance to those that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 after former President Trump claimed the election was stolen.

Bolsonaro supporters are seen breaking through the barriers and entering the building on Sunday

Demonstrators call for military intervention after storming the National Congress building in Brasilia

Bolsonaro supporters can be seen breaking through the barriers and entering the building.

It comes after da Silva, known as Lula, defeated far-right Bolsonaro in October’s election.

President da Silva is currently on an official state tour in São Paulo after saying in his inaugural address that he would rebuild a country in “terrible ruins”.

Other protesters gathered in front of the Presidential Palace and the Supreme Court, although it was not immediately clear if they had managed to break into the buildings.

Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting Lula’s election victory since October 30.

They blocked roads, set fire to vehicles and gathered in front of military buildings to call on the armed forces to intervene in the election

Local media has estimated that 3,000 people are involved in the protests – wearing yellow and green T-shirts and holding Brazilian flags.

Protesters have scaled a ramp providing access to the roof of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate buildings.

Protesters can be seen covering their mouths as smoke appears to pour in while Lula is on a state visit to São Paulo

Lula’s Workers Party has asked the Attorney General’s office to direct public security forces to contain the protesters

It comes after da Silva, known as Lula, defeated far-right Bolsonaro in October’s election

Those who broke into the building are also accused of attacking police vehicles that had secured the building and protective barriers.

Bolsonaro left Brazil for Florida 48 hours before his mandate expired – repeatedly questioning the credibility of the country’s e-voting system without evidence.

Protesters have scaled a ramp providing access to the roof of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate buildings.

Lula’s Workers Party has asked the Attorney General’s office to direct public security forces to contain the protesters.

Local media has estimated that 3,000 people are involved in the protests – wearing yellow and green T-shirts and holding Brazilian flags

Bolsonaro left Brazil for Florida 48 hours before his mandate expired – repeatedly questioning the credibility of the country’s e-voting system without evidence