Pro-Jair Bolsonaro riots an attack on democracy: Germany chancellor

Brazil Anti-Democracy Riots: "The violent attacks on democratic institutions are an attack on democracy that cannot be tolerated," said Scholz.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday condemned the storming of key government buildings in Brazil by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro, saying the coordinated invasion represented an attack on democracy and cannot be tolerated.

Brazil Anti-Democracy Riots: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seen. (AFP)

Video: Brazil minister shows aftermath of damage after mob stormed his office

"The violent attacks on democratic institutions are an attack on democracy that cannot be tolerated," said Scholz in a tweet, adding that Germany stood behind Brazil's current president, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.