Five Arrested in Brazil for Alleged Coup Plot Against President Lula

Five officers, including military personnel, arrested for plotting a coup and assassination attempts against President Lula and others before his 2023 inauguration.

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Brazilian police have arrested five individuals, including military personnel, accused of conspiring to assassinate President Lula and achieved a coup after the 2022 elections. The suspects allegedly planned attacks against Lula, Vice President Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice de Moraes to undermine democracy. The findings suggest they had direct links to Bolsonaro's supporters and outlined various assassination methods. Lula was briefed on the arrests while attending the G20 Summit, amidst rising tensions following Bolsonaro's alleged involvement in undermining his electoral victory.

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