Bolsonaro and 36 Collaborators Charged with Coup Plotting in Brazil

Nov 25, 2024, 10:16 PM

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged by the Federal Police with plotting a coup d'état following his electoral defeat in 2022. The charges, which include conspiracy and attempting to undermine one of the world's largest democracies, were filed against Bolsonaro and 36 collaborators. The extensive report, over 800 pages, will be forwarded to the Supreme Federal Court for further action. Bolsonaro has publicly denied the allegations, stating that the word 'coup' was never in his vocabulary and that he only considered measures within the constitutional framework. He criticized the accusations as 'frivolous' and suggested that the judicial process was being manipulated. Meanwhile, discussions on the legal implications of these charges have been ongoing, with analysts pointing out that attempted crimes are punishable under Brazilian law.