Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot
Briefly

The evidence collected throughout the investigation shows unequivocally that then-President Jair Messias Bolsonaro planned, acted and was directly and effectively aware of the actions of the criminal organization aiming to launch a coup d'état and eliminate the democratic rule of law, which did not take place due to reasons unrelated to his desire.
Bolsonaro had full awareness and active participation in the coup plot, as indicated by testimonies and the unsealed report that highlights his leadership role.
In December 2022, Bolsonaro called a meeting where he presented a draft decree that would have launched an inquiry into electoral fraud, signaling his intent to undermine the electoral process.
The navy's commander was prepared to back Bolsonaro; however, the army and air force's refusal to participate in actions that would inhibit Lula's inauguration prevented the coup from occurring.
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