Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged by the prosecutor-general for attempting a coup in order to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. The plot allegedly included plans to poison current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and assassinate a Supreme Court judge. The indictment accuses Bolsonaro and 33 others of participating in a plan to attack institutions and undermine the democratic order, known as the ‘Green and Yellow Dagger.’ The Federal Police in Brazil detailed the scheme in an 884-page report, which describes efforts to sow distrust in the electoral system, incite a riot, and pressure military leaders to support the plan.
Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing and dismisses the charges as lacking evidence. The prosecutor-general’s office described the alleged crimes as aimed at preventing Bolsonaro from leaving office, going against the will of the people. The Supreme Court will review the charges, and if accepted, Bolsonaro will stand trial. The indictment accuses the defendants of participating in a coup, forming an armed criminal organization, attempting to abolish the democratic rule of law, and damaging state assets.
Legal experts view these charges as historic, exemplifying the strength and independence of Brazil’s institutions. Despite being barred from running in the 2026 election due to previous allegations, Bolsonaro is expected to position himself as a victim in response to these latest charges. The political dust may settle, but the impact on Bolsonaro’s future remains uncertain.
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