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RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Michel Temer criticized on Wednesday an invasion into the House of Representatives by a group who called for a military intervention in the country.
"The president of the republic regrets the invasion of the Congress that occurred in the afternoon. The infraction is an offense to the institution that represents popular will and a disrespect for the rules of democratic life," presidency spokesperson Alexandre Parola said.
The spokesperson regarded the incident as "unacceptable" and said such episodes will "be fought against according to the law, in defense of the integrity of state institutions."
A group of right-wing protesters invaded House of Representatives on Wednesday, interrupting a congress session and calling for a military intervention. The protesters also called for more participation of the people in politics.
The military intervention, which they urged, is illegal, according to Brazil's Constitution. In fact, promoting or attempting at a military intervention in the country is a crime.
Rodrigo Maia, head of the House of Representatives, ordered the protesters to be removed from the premises and taken to the Federal Police headquarters.
