Brazilian authorities have arrested multiple members of an elite army unit, accusing them of plotting to assassinate President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his vice-presidential choice, highlighting serious security concerns in the nation's political climate.
The group's plot was reportedly highly detailed, utilizing a significant level of technical military knowledge. They aimed to not only target Mr. Lula but also intended to assassinate a Supreme Court justice, indicating a broader agenda to destabilize or influence the country's leadership.
A lawyer for former President Jair Bolsonaro asserted that Bolsonaro was not involved in any assassination plots, insisting that he never agreed to or participated in any plan of this nature, despite the serious nature of the accusations against his associates.
Authorities have yet to disclose whether evidence exists that the assassination scheme was actualized or if it was ultimately abandoned, leaving open questions regarding the potential consequences of this dangerous conspiracy.
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