Brazilian police arrest five in alleged coup plot against President Lula
Brazilian police have arrested five individuals, including four military members and one police officer, for an alleged coup plot aimed at killing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and other officials. The arrests follow an investigation into plans to undermine the government after the 2022 elections. The police executed five arrest warrants and conducted searches, seizing passports and restricting contact for the suspects. The investigation revealed involvement from military personnel trained in Special Forces and a retired high-ranking official. This development comes after statements from two military leaders who claimed former President Jair Bolsonaro proposed a plan to stay in power after losing the election. Bolsonaro faces legal scrutiny related to the January 8 riots in Brasilia, which occurred shortly after Lula's inauguration.