Brazil: Authorities responding to reported explosions near Federal Supreme Court building in Brasilia late Nov. 13

Authorities are responding to at least two explosions near the Federal Supreme Court in Brasilia as of late Nov. 13. Initial reports indicate that one explosion occurred in Plaza dos Tres Poderes in front of the Supreme Court building, killing at least one person, while a second blast occurred in a stationary vehicle at a carpark between the Supreme Court and the Chamber of Deputies. Police have not confirmed any arrests or the motive for the incident.

A heightened security presence will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Authorities have evacuated and cordoned off the Esplanade of the Ministries as a precaution while security forces and the police bomb squad conduct a security sweep. Associated localized business and transport disruptions are probable.