Five Arrested in Brazilian Coup Plot

Brazilian Federal Police have arrested five individuals, including military personnel and a former Bolsonaro minister, in connection with a plot to assassinate President Lula, Vice President Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Moraes. The investigation, which revealed a conspiracy planning to poison or shoot these key figures, has raised serious concerns about the integrity of Brazil's democratic institutions. The arrests were part of an operation dubbed 'Green and Yellow Dagger,' aimed at executing the assassinations just before Lula's inauguration in January 2023. Documents seized during the operation indicated that the plotters intended to install retired generals as leaders to facilitate a coup. This alarming event follows Lula's victory over Bolsonaro in the 2022 election, and implicates military personnel trained in special forces, heightening fears of extremist sentiments within the military ranks. The situation could have far-reaching implications for Brazil's political landscape and military oversight.