Brazilian police arrest five in alleged plot to assassinate president-elect Lula

Brazilian police arrested five individuals on November 19, 2024, linked to an alleged plot to assassinate president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his vice-president, Geraldo Alckmin, before they took office in January 2023. This investigation revealed a detailed operational plan named "Green and Yellow Dagger," aimed at executing the murders on December 15, 2022. Most suspects are military personnel with Special Forces training. The police also conducted searches and imposed restrictions on the suspects, including travel bans and contact prohibitions. The investigation is expected to conclude soon, with indications that former president Jair Bolsonaro may have conspired in the coup attempt.