Bolsonaro and 36 Others Indicted for Coup Plot

Brazilian federal police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following the 2022 elections. The investigation, which spanned nearly two years, uncovered a coordinated effort to violently dismantle the democratic state, culminating in riots by Bolsonaro's supporters in January 2023. The list of the indicted includes several high-ranking officials from Bolsonaro's administration, such as former defense ministers and his spy chief. The police report, consisting of hundreds of pages, has been sent to the Supreme Court, which will determine if the charges are substantiated. Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing and accused the judicial process of being politically motivated. If confirmed, a trial could take place next year, further damaging Bolsonaro's political influence as he faces other legal challenges.