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Brazil's Bolsonaro Faces Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot Amid Election Ban

Former President Jair Bolsonaro is banned from elections until 2030 and faces trial for an alleged coup plot, with significant implications for Brazil's political landscape.


Overview

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  • Jair Bolsonaro, former President of Brazil, is banned from elections until 2030 due to abuse of power allegations.
  • He faces trial on five counts related to an alleged coup plot, including staging a coup and armed criminal organization involvement.
  • Bolsonaro denies any involvement in the coup plot, labeling rioters as 'crazy' and asserting there was no possibility of a coup.
  • His testimony before the Supreme Court marks a historic moment, as he is the first former head of state to face such charges in Brazil.
  • The trial could lead to decades-long prison sentences for Bolsonaro and his associates, significantly impacting Brazil's political future.

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Deny involvement in coup plots while admitting to discussions on alternative power retention methods.

Bolsonaro denies any involvement in an alleged far-right coup plot to maintain his position in power.

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The plot only failed due to a clear lack of military backing.

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He admitted to taking part in meetings to discuss 'alternative ways' of staying in power after his defeat in the 2022 election.

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Bolsonaro denies coup plot but admits discussing ‘alternative ways’ to remain president
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"…Bolsonaro confirmed his allies had considered various options, including the declaration of a state of siege, but did not pursue them because “there was no climate for it, no opportunity; we didn’t even have a minimally solid base to do anything.”"

Bolsonaro takes the stand in historic Brazil coup trial
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"…The trial, broadcast live on the Judiciary's TV and internet channels, is seen as a pivotal moment in Brazil's democratic history, 61 years after the 1964 coup that established a bloody 21-year military dictatorship."

Bolsonaro denies involvement in alleged coup plot
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"…Bolsonaro, a former army captain and admirer of US President Donald Trump, governed Brazil from January 2019 to December 2022."

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