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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro was charged on Tuesday for allegedly orchestrating a coup attempt to overturn his 2022 election defeat. Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet accused Bolsonaro and his running mate, General Walter Braga Netto, of leading a "criminal organization" aimed at undermining Brazil’s democracy.
A total of 34 individuals, including military officials like former national security adviser General Augusto Heleno and ex-Navy Commander Almir Garnier Santos, were also indicted. According to prosecutors, the plot included plans to prevent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office, with discussions even involving poisoning the leftist leader.
The indictment follows a two-year investigation into Bolsonaro’s role in election-denying movements, which culminated in the January 2023 riots in Brasília. Prosecutors claim the accused aimed to seize control of government institutions and prevent Lula from assuming power.
Bolsonaro, a former army captain, has denied wrongdoing, dismissing the allegations as political persecution. His defense team has two weeks to respond before Brazil’s Supreme Court decides whether to proceed with the case.
If convicted, Bolsonaro could face 12 to 40 years in prison. Legal experts suggest the court is highly likely to accept the charges. The former president is already barred from running in the 2026 elections due to previous legal rulings.
As Brazil's political landscape remains tense, the outcome of this case could further impact Bolsonaro’s future and the country’s democracy.
