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Brazil's Federal Police Charge Bolsonaro, Military Officers in Alleged Coup Plot Against Lula

Nov 25, 2024, 08:50 PM

The Federal Police of Brazil have filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including high-ranking military officers like General Mário Fernandes and former ministers, for allegedly orchestrating a coup d’etat following the 2022 elections. The investigation, which has now been forwarded to the Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR), includes evidence of plans to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Audio recordings obtained by the police reveal discussions among military officials, including Mauro Cid, about a coup to prevent Lula's inauguration, with mentions of using force and inciting public unrest similar to the 1964 coup. Bolsonaro has denied any involvement in a coup plot, stating that he never discussed such measures and that any actions he considered were within constitutional bounds. The case is set to be reviewed by the PGR, with potential further indictments expected as the investigation continues.