"Brazil's Bolsonaro Defends Against Coup Allegations with Mass Rally and Israeli Flag"

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denies coup allegations and claims to be a victim of political persecution, addressing tens of thousands of supporters in São Paulo. He calls for amnesty for his supporters convicted for attacks on public buildings and dismisses the allegations as politically-motivated. Bolsonaro remains barred from running for office for eight years for undermining the electoral system and claiming the last election was fraudulent, despite lack of evidence. Police are investigating whether he incited a failed coup after losing the 2022 election, and three of his allies have been arrested in connection with spreading doubts about the electoral system.