Brazilian police arrest five officers in alleged coup plot against President Lula da Silva

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Brazilian police have arrested five officers, including four military personnel, for an alleged coup plot aimed at overthrowing the government and assassinating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The arrests were made following an investigation into the conspiracy. The plot reportedly included plans to kill Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Authorities executed five arrest warrants and conducted searches, seizing passports and restricting contact for the suspects. These developments come after two military leaders revealed that former President Jair Bolsonaro had proposed a plan to remain in power after losing the 2022 election. They refused his request and warned they would arrest him if he attempted it.


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