Brazilian police arrest five officers in coup plot against President Lula

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Brazilian federal police have arrested five officers linked to a coup plot aimed at killing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and others. The suspects include four military personnel and a federal police officer, with plans to undermine the government following the 2022 elections. The arrests follow a broader investigation into a conspiracy that involved monitoring Lula and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Evidence suggests the plotters considered various assassination methods and aimed to disrupt the inauguration of Lula's government. This development comes after a January 2023 uprising by Bolsonaro supporters, who challenged the election results. The investigation has revealed connections between the arrested officers and pro-Bolsonaro protest camps, raising concerns about ongoing threats to Brazil's democracy.


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