THIS is the moment the COP30 climate summit descends into chaos after a furious protestor mob smashed in and clashed with guards.
Security staff were left bleeding and being wheeled out on wheelchairs as climate talks continued at the centre in Belem, Brazil.
Footage shows scores of protestors pushing into the main venue, with many dressed in indigenous head gear.
They shout furiously, waving banners and flags bearing slogans such as: “Our forests are not for sale.”
After kicking down doors, the tussle with security and tensions boil over.
UN security staff ran behind a line of Brazilian soldiers as they struggled to deal with the violence.
The skirmish was launched late on during Tuesday’s schedule, as officials were filtering out of meetings.
Two security workers suffered minor injuries during the fracas, officials said.
The UN told the BBC that demonstrators breached the first line of defence but were prevented from getting any further.
UN Climate Change said: “Brazilian and UN security personnel took protective actions to secure the venue, following all established security protocols.
“Brazilian and UN authorities are investigating the incident. The venue is fully secured, and COP negotiations continue.”
This year’s summit has been dogged by controversy, after 100,000 ancient Amazon trees were ripped down to build a multi-lane highway to the venue.
Donald Trump slammed organisers for gouging out the eight-mile scar through the rainforest to transport world leaders and climate activists.
The US President fumed on Truth Social: “They ripped the hell out of the Rainforest of Brazil to build a four-lane highway for Environmentalists to travel. It’s become a big scandal!”
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