Brazil’s high court opened the first trials on Wednesday over the January 8 riots in Brasilia by supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, demanding the ouster of his successor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The riots deeply shook the nation, drawing comparisons to the US Capitol invasion. Four accused are being tried, facing charges including armed conspiracy, uprising, and attempted coup. The proceedings mark a milestone for Brazil’s return to democracy.