Leaked audio recordings from late 2022 reveal Brazilian military officials plotting to pressure Jair Bolsonaro into staging a coup to prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration. These recordings, obtained by the Federal Police, detail discussions among high-ranking officers expressing a desire for a civil war to maintain Bolsonaro’s power. The conversations, some referencing a need for immediate action before Lula’s electoral victory was certified, contributed to the arrest of several individuals involved in a plot to assassinate Lula and overthrow his government. While Bolsonaro himself is not heard in the recordings, they provide crucial evidence in ongoing investigations into the alleged coup attempt.
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Brazilian federal police indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly attempting a coup following the 2022 election. The sealed indictment, delivered to the Supreme Court, alleges a plot to keep Bolsonaro in power after his electoral defeat. Among those indicted are several high-ranking military officials and political allies. The Supreme Court will forward the case to the Prosecutor-General, who will decide whether to proceed with formal charges and a trial. This indictment is one of several legal challenges Bolsonaro faces.
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Brazil’s police are preparing to formally accuse former President Jair Bolsonaro of involvement in a plot to overthrow the government in 2022. This is a significant development, reflecting a determined effort by Brazilian authorities to hold those responsible for the attempted coup accountable. The seriousness with which this is being handled stands in stark contrast to some other countries’ approaches to similar events, prompting both praise and some critical commentary.
The sheer audacity of the alleged plot, the planning of violence against key political figures, and the attempt to undermine democratic processes warrant strong action. The police investigation, it appears, has uncovered extensive evidence, indicating a sophisticated and well-organized plan that extended beyond the day of the actual protests.… Continue reading
A man detonated explosives outside Brazil’s Supreme Court in a suicide attack, killing himself and prompting the evacuation of government buildings in Brasilia. Authorities are investigating the attack as a “lone wolf” act, with the suspect reportedly having ties to former President Jair Bolsonaro’s party. The attack follows a history of unrest in the country, including a previous attack on the Supreme Court in January 2023, and comes amidst growing tensions surrounding judicial oversight and the curtailment of conservative voices. The incident raises concerns about security ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and the scheduled visits of world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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