At least two explosions were reported overnight on Thursday in Brasília, between the buildings of the Brazilian High Court and the National Congress, according to the G1 news portal. Preliminary information indicates that one person was killed.
The explosions occurred 20 seconds apart, media reports said, and the area has since been cordoned off.
Firefighters and military explosives specialists are currently at the scene, according to the report.
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There is already talk of a suspected attack on the buildings of the three branches of government.
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The measure allows the Army to operate in the Planalto, Alvorada and Jaburu palaces and Granja do Torto.
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The Praça dos Três Poderes was isolated after explosions in the area. One man died.
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Sandro Avelar assured that two bombs exploded almost simultaneously near the Federal Supreme Court. Site was isolated for sweeping
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The justices met with the president after the explosions at Praça dos Três Poderes.
The director-general of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues, who ordered the opening of the investigation to investigate what happened, is also at Alvorada.
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The right side of the man's head and right hand appear to have been hit by a bomb.
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