Brasília - It is estimated that the damage caused by the members of the Movement for the Liberation of the Landless (Movimento de Libertação dos Sem Terra) (MSLT), when they invaded the Congress building will total over US$45,000 (R$ 102 mil). A brand new car, which was to be raffled off among congressional employees, four ATMs, three computers, a statue and many security cameras were among the damaged items.

Although more than 20 people were injured in the melee, only one of them, Normando Fernandes, a security guard, remains in hospital. He had head injuries and is in observation.

Translation: Allen Bennett