Brasilia, January 9 (RHC)-- The magistrate of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, decided on Sunday to suspend the governor of the Federal District of Brasília, Ibaneis Rocha, for 90 days, after the violent events staged by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

According to Judge Moraes, Governor Ibaneis Rocha, had knowledge of the preparations for the violent actions, due to the fact that events of such nature could only occur with the consent and effective participation of the competent authorities in matters of public security in Brasilia.

"Absolutely nothing justifies the omission and conspiracy of the secretary of Public Security and the governor of the Federal District with criminals who previously announced that they would commit violent acts against the constituted powers," wrote the STF minister.

Magistrate Moraes, who also ordered Brazil's federal security forces to act to free any type of road or public building occupied by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro throughout the country.  Alexandre de Moraes, highlighted that the organization of the coup acts was a notorious and known fact, which was disclosed by Brazil's hegemonic press.

The judge held Governor Rocha responsible for the events, who hours before had apologized to President Lula and the leadership of the Legislative and Judicial branches for the serious events that occurred in the Brazilian capital.

In view of the violence in the capital of the South American country, President Lula da Silva decreed the federal intervention of the security area of Brasília until January 31, with which the regional police will be under the control of the central government during that period.

According to several local media, around 300 people have been arrested for the acts of vandalism in Brasilia, which were widely condemned by all Brazilian institutions and by the international community.