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General Valério Stumpf Trindade Identified as Informant for Moraes Amid Polícia Federal Coup Investigations Linked to Jair Bolsonaro

Dec 1, 2024, 01:19 PM

General Valério Stumpf Trindade, a former military commander in southern Brazil, has been identified as an informant for Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes. This revelation comes from messages obtained by the Polícia Federal, indicating that radical military personnel discussed a coup and referred to Trindade as a 'cagueta' or informant. Despite not being indicted in the coup investigation, Trindade reportedly fears becoming a target of the Polícia Federal. The situation highlights ongoing tensions within Brazilian military circles and the scrutiny of individuals associated with former President Jair Bolsonaro.