Brazil police indict former president Bolsonaro for alleged coup attempt

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Brazilian police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly attempting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. This indictment follows Bolsonaro's previous barring from the 2026 elections due to other legal issues. The sealed indictment, which is about 700 pages long, will be reviewed by Brazil’s Supreme Court and Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet. Bolsonaro has denied the allegations and described the investigation as a product of "creativity." In addition to the coup attempt, Bolsonaro faces other legal challenges, including accusations of smuggling and falsifying vaccination records. His political influence is reportedly waning, with rivals positioning themselves to attract his supporters.


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