The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies

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Damage is seen at Brazil’s Congress one day after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasília. The attack was planned by far-right groups on social media, according to Brazilian media and analysts. Andressa Anholete/Getty Images

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Long before Sunday’s shocking attack on Brazil’s Congress and other government buildings, warning signs on social media pointed to possible violence by backers of former President Jair Bolsonaro — one of several important parallels with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.

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