Democracy to be celebrated two years after coup attempt in Brazil
Next Wednesday (Jan. 8), Brazil will mark two years since the attempted coup against democracy. The memory of the attacks on the people's sovereignty, which damaged both the physical and cultural heritage of the Three Powers, will be honored through the restoration of destroyed artworks and a symbolic embrace of democracy, with the participation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
According to a statement from the Planalto presidential palace, an extensive program is planned in Brasília to mark the date, including the return of artworks destroyed in the attacks by Bolsonaro supporters, which have now been restored.
Among the pieces being returned to public heritage are 21 artworks, including a 17th-century clock—a gift from the French Court to Dom João VI—that became a symbol of anti-democratic acts.
Most of the artwork was recovered by expert teams at the Alvorada presidential palace, with the exception of the clock, which was restored in Switzerland at no cost to the Brazilian government. The clock, a secular piece, along with a Portuguese enameled ceramic amphora, required more extensive effort to recover due to the complexity and delicacy of the repairs.
The ceremony will feature the participation of authorities from all three branches of government in a symbolic embrace of democracy, with public involvement. The Workers' Party has established a registration channel for those wishing to attend. Representatives from civil society organizations, religious groups, and trade unions are also expected to be present.
