Brazil's Bolsonaro and 36 others face charges over coup attempt and assassination plot

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Brazil's federal police have recommended criminal charges against former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including military leaders, for an alleged coup attempt following his 2022 election loss. This marks the first direct link between Bolsonaro and efforts to prevent his successor from taking office. The investigation focused on the January 8, 2023, insurrection when Bolsonaro's supporters stormed the capital. Authorities also allege Bolsonaro was aware of a plot to assassinate President Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The prosecutor general will decide whether to file charges based on the police recommendations. Bolsonaro faces multiple legal challenges, including accusations related to the illegal sale of gifts and falsified vaccination records.


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