Bolsonaro Faces Legal Turmoil Amid Coup Allegations in Brazil
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Brazilian police have formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of attempting to prevent the newly elected government from taking office, marking the third time Bolsonaro faces potential criminal charges. These latest accusations, which include involvement in a coup and an assassination plot, significantly increase the chances of Bolsonaro facing imprisonment. He denies the charges, claiming political persecution.
- Bolsonaro’s bid to regain Brazil’s presidency may end in prison The Economist
- Bolsonaro's coup indictment postponed by Brazil's top prosecutor, sources say Reuters
- Brazilian police formally accused Bolsonaro of an attempted coup. What comes next? The Associated Press
- Former Brazilian president indicted over alleged coup plot NPR
- Bolsonaro’s Right Wing Movement Faces Backlash After Coup Accusations The New York Times
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