Brazil charges Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others in 2022 coup attempt investigation
Brazilian police have charged former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others in a coup attempt investigation linked to the 2022 election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The charges allege Bolsonaro had full knowledge of a plan to block Lula's government. Bolsonaro's supporters rejected the election results, leading to riots in Brasília on January 8, 2023, where they stormed government buildings. Bolsonaro has criticized the investigation, claiming it is unlawful and stating he will review the formal charges. This marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the events surrounding the 2022 election and the subsequent unrest.