Brazil police accuse Jair Bolsonaro of coup plot to overturn 2022 election results

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Brazilian federal police have formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup to overturn the 2022 election results. This accusation follows a nearly two-year investigation into his involvement in the election-denying movement and the January 2023 riots in Brasilia. The police report includes evidence from wiretaps, financial records, and testimonies. It names 36 individuals, including former ministers and aides, who allegedly conspired to incite a military coup and spread disinformation about the election. Additionally, police recently arrested five people linked to an assassination plot against President Lula before he took office. Investigators found evidence suggesting Bolsonaro was aware of this plan, further complicating his political future as he aims for a 2026 presidential run.


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