Brazil police indict former president Bolsonaro and 36 others for alleged coup attempt

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Brazil's federal police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly attempting a coup after his 2022 election loss. The case will be sent to the Supreme Court for review by the Prosecutor-General. Bolsonaro has denied the allegations, which claim he sought to remain in power after losing to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He is also facing other legal issues, including accusations of smuggling and falsifying vaccination records. Recently, police arrested four military personnel and a federal officer linked to a coup plot that reportedly aimed to overthrow the government and harm Lula and other officials.


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