Jair Bolsonaro Charged with Attempted Coup Following Election Loss
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces serious charges, including plotting to poison current President Lula da Silva, amid accusations of attempting a coup.
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Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged with orchestrating a multi-faceted plan to remain in power post-election loss. Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet claims Bolsonaro, alongside 33 others, plotted to poison current President Lula and assassinate Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Bolsonaro dismissed the charges as politically motivated, likening them to tactics used by authoritarian regimes to suppress opposition. If convicted, he faces significant prison time. Reactions from current President Lula emphasized the presumption of innocence, while Brazilian legal experts predict robust legal proceedings ahead.
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Bolsonaro is charged with attempting a coup, participating in an armed criminal organization, and other crimes related to the violent abolition of democratic rule. If convicted, he could face significant prison time, with penalties varying based on the specific crimes.
Bolsonaro dismisses the charges as politically motivated and denies any wrongdoing. His defense team and supporters, including his son Flávio Bolsonaro, also reject the allegations, accusing the Prosecutor-General's Office of serving political interests.
The charges will be analyzed by the Supreme Court, and if accepted, Bolsonaro will stand trial. Current President Lula emphasizes the presumption of innocence, while legal experts predict robust legal proceedings ahead.
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