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Lula Reaffirms Attempted Coup in Brazil, Bolsonaro Among 37 Implicated

Nov 29, 2024, 04:39 PM

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reaffirmed that there was indeed an attempt to stage a coup to prevent him from assuming the presidency in 2023. During an event at the Palácio do Planalto, Lula stated that 'They tried to stage a coup to prevent us from taking over the Presidency of the Republic.' This claim comes in the wake of accusations by the police against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is among the 37 individuals implicated in the alleged coup attempt. Lula emphasized that 'nobody can deny' the attempt, underscoring the gravity of the situation and defending democracy.