Brazilian President Vows to Rein In Military After Riots

BRASÍLIA—Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vowed to reduce the influence of military forces in his government after blaming security officials for aiding protesters who stormed the presidential palace on Sunday.

“There were so many people who were complicit in this, many members of the military police, of the armed forces,” said Mr. da Silva, citing video footage. He said he was completing an analysis of staff at the palace, where members of the military are part of his security team.