Brazil police indict ex-President Bolsonaro over coup plot DW 11/22/2024
Briefly

The final report has been sent to the Supreme Court with the request that 37 individuals be indicted for the crimes of the violent overthrow of the democratic state, coup d'etat and criminal organization. The police indicated this allegation after a lengthy investigation into Bolsonaro's efforts to deny the election results, which led to significant unrest in Brasilia post-election.
Investigators have found evidence that Bolsonaro knew of the alleged plan to orchestrate a coup and interfere with the democratic process, further complicating his aspirations for future political office.
In response to the accusations, Bolsonaro expressed disbelief, stating, 'We have to see what is in this indictment by the Federal Police. I will wait for the lawyer... This, obviously, will go to the Attorney General’s Office.' His remarks suggest resistance to the claims against him.
The police made this formal accusation in a sealed report submitted to the Supreme Court, and the prosecutor-general will determine whether there are grounds for a trial against Bolsonaro, affecting his potential candidacy in 2026.
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