Brazil: Authorities confirm bomber died in explosions near Federal Supreme Court building in Brasilia as of early Nov. 14 /update 1

Authorities confirmed that the perpetrator of the explosions near the Federal Supreme Court building late Nov. 13 was the only casualty. Updated reports early Nov. 14 suggest the suspect had ties to the Liberal Party and that the incident was an alleged suicide bombing attempt, though officials have yet to confirm the motive. The attacker reportedly attempted to enter the Supreme Court building but detonated his bomb on Plaza dos Tres Poderes outside the court when he failed to gain entry. A second explosion occurred in a vehicle at a carpark between the Supreme Court and the Chamber of Deputies; initial investigations revealed that the suspect was the car's owner. Police reportedly found explosive residues and shrapnel in the vehicle's trunk.

A heightened security presence will probably remain in the affected area over the coming hours as security operations and investigations continue. An evacuation order remains in effect for the Esplanade of the Ministries. Associated localized business and transport disruptions are likely.