"Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced three soldiers and a federal police officer to prison for planning to kill President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before his inauguration. The plan was to assassinate Lula before he could assume office after his 2022 presidential election win, in which he beat far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. The plot was meant to keep Bolsonaro in power despite his election loss."
"The four were sentenced to terms of between 21 and 24 years in prison, which will not start serving until all possible options to appeal have been exhausted. 70-year-old Bolsonaro himself was sentenced to 27 years in prison for leading the plot to overturn the 2022 election results called the "Green and Yellow Dagger" after the colors of the Brazilian flag with the three soldiers and policeman being found guilty of planning its implementation, which included carrying out assassinations of officials. Bolsonaro's appeal was rejected Friday. He maintains innocence."
Brazilian courts convicted multiple individuals for a plot to assassinate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and prevent his 2023 inauguration. The conspiracy aimed to keep Jair Bolsonaro in power despite his electoral loss and was nicknamed the "Green and Yellow Dagger." Four defendants received 21–24 year terms, while Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for leading efforts to overturn the 2022 results; sentences begin after appeals are exhausted. The conspiracy targeted other officials including Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Authorities and judges warned the plot risked a coup and institutional collapse, while international tensions followed.
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