


Arrest of Bolsonaro Ally Over Alleged Coup Plot in Brazil
Former Brazilian Defense Minister, Gen. Walter Braga Netto, arrested on charges related to a coup plot to undermine the 2022 election results.
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Federal police in Brazil arrested Gen. Walter Braga Netto, a key ally of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, accused of leading a coup plot aimed at overturning the 2022 election. This arrest follows allegations that Netto facilitated efforts to discredit the electoral system and involved plans for political violence against opponents. He is one of several individuals implicated in this extensive conspiracy, including Bolsonaro himself, which has drawn significant scrutiny and raised concerns over political stability in Brazil. Both Netto and Bolsonaro deny the allegations and assert their innocence.
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