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Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Condemns Assault on the Brazilian Government's Peaceful Transfer of Power

January 8, 2023

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick released the following statement today in response to the assault on Brazil's democratic institutions and peaceful transfer of power:

"Two days removed from the second anniversary of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, Trump's dangerous and disruptive politics still influence the world. I condemn today's attacks on Brazil's presidential palace, Congress, and Supreme Court," said Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. "Any effort to undermine Brazil's democracy must be prevented, and the will of its people must be upheld."