Washington, Jan 8 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: EFE/EPA/HANDOUT. Editor: EMMA LOZANO) Two major events have marked the capital city of the United States in the past year: a crowd of peaceful protesters on a public square demanding racial and social justice was dispersed with tear gas last summer, and this week a violent mob -- convened by the president -- broke into and vandalized the US Capitol to stop the results of the presidential election being certified in what Democrats and Republicans alike have called an “assault on democracy”.