President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) will participate in the ceremony in defense of the democratic system that remembers the attacks on the Three Powers; Throughout the day, damaged works of art and furniture that have been restored will be returned to the Palácio do Planalto
Today, recalls the attacks on the Three Powers that have completed two years, with a series of events that highlight the importance of democracy and the need to protect it. However, the date is marked by the absence of important political figures, which raises questions about the commitment of some leaders to memory and justice. During the January 8, 2023 attacks, nearly a thousand objects, including valuable works of art, were damaged or destroyed in the . The restoration cost has already reached R$8 million, but many historical items, such as sculptures and furniture, have been lost forever. Some of the recovered material and records of the destruction are on display at the courthouse, serving as a reminder of the risks democracy faces.
Laí Bezerra, a restorer at Supremo, recalls with emotion her first contact with the place after the invasion. The restoration team began its work in the white room, where they found damaged photographs of the presidents and other items from the collection. In the plenary, the coat of arms and Christ were thrown, and in the hall of busts, the uragami painting and crystal mirrors were vandalized. Two years later, Bezerra expresses satisfaction with the recovery, especially of the statue that symbolizes justice and the piece of furniture that contained a copy of the original Constitution. Ive Silva, another restorer, highlights the effort to adapt the STF laboratory to deal with the variety of damaged materials, a work that required dedication and innovation.
Thinking about the event, the absence of political leaders at today’s event is notable. The president of the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, will not attend, as he had already scheduled a trip abroad. The vice-president of the Senate, Veneziano Vital do Rêgo, will represent him. In the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira will also not be present, as will deputy Hugo Mota, candidate to succeed Lira. Despite the absences, the government seeks to fill the event with representatives from the government, the Federal Supreme Court, civil society and the Armed Forces, whose commanders have confirmed their presence. At the end of the event, there will be a symbolic embrace of democracy in Praça dos Três Poderes.
*With information from Bruno Pinheiro
*Report produced with the help of AI
