Brazilian police arrest five officers in coup plot against President Lula

Brazilian federal police arrested five officers on Tuesday for allegedly plotting a coup to overthrow the government and assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, his running mate, and a Supreme Court justice. The suspects include four military personnel and a federal police officer. The arrests follow a broader investigation into plans that emerged after the 2022 elections. Evidence suggests the officers monitored their targets and discussed various assassination methods, including poisoning and explosives. Authorities also found documents detailing a coup plan involving military personnel from the previous administration. The investigation continues, with police emphasizing that the suspects were in the process of implementing their plot.