World leaders condemn Brazil violence as US lawmakers call for Bolsonaro extradition

Joe Biden says situation in Brazil is outrageous' as presidents across South America denounce assault on democracy'

Joe Biden said the situation in Brazil was outrageous" after supporters of the former president Jair Bolsonaro invaded the country's congress, presidential palace and supreme court on Sunday, with some senior US lawmakers calling for the far-right figure to be extradited from the US.

Biden's words of condemnation were echoed by world leaders across the globe, including some of Brazil's closest neighbours.