Brazil Bans Firearms From Capital Ahead of Lula’s Inauguration

Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes issued a temporary firearms ban in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, on Wednesday ahead of the Jan. 1 inauguration of President-elect Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva.

The decision was made as a precautionary measure, according to the judge, and will last until Jan. 2, the day after the inauguration.

Those who violate the ban risk being arrested. Members of law enforcement and security forces are exempt from the ban, as are those employed by private security companies.