Supporters Riot After Bolsonaro's Electoral Loss Confirmed

Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro have rioted in Brasilia after Brazil's electoral court ratified his loss in elections in October, reports the Guardian (U.K.).

Extremist Bolsonaristas gathered in Brasilia after Brazil’s electoral court ratified the election results Monday night, confirming that former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had won the vote. Lula is scheduled to be sworn in on Jan. 1.

The Bolsonaro supporters set fire to cars and buses in the capital and attempted to enter the federal police headquarters in an unsuccessful effort to overturn the results of the presidential election on Oct. 30.

Police used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse the crowds.

The violence has raised concerns that there could be further unrest ahead of Lula's inauguration.