This week the congress in Brazil reopened, but the work to clean up after the storm is still ongoing.
– I have seen many demonstrations here, but none like this one. It was an attack on democracy, says Marisa Seixas Prata, head of local maintenance.
For residents of Brazil, the storming was a clear outlet for a new and harsher political climate, characterized by polarization and a divided right-wing opposition.
Hear the testimonies of locals from the storming in the video.