Bolsonaro denies coup involvement but faces court over alleged plot
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Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro denied orchestrating a coup but admitted discussing 'alternative ways' to stay in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, including military deployment and suspension of civil liberties, though he claimed these were within constitutional limits and not attempted coups. The trial involves high-ranking military officers and Bolsonaro's close associates, highlighting concerns over attempted coup discussions within his government.
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- Brazil’s Bolsonaro testifies before Supreme Court over alleged coup plan Al Jazeera
- 'Redo the election': Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro appears in court on attempted coup charges France 24
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