All articles tagged with #coup plot
Originally Published 16 days ago — by ABC News
A Brazilian judge has ordered house arrest for 10 individuals involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, following the extradition of a convicted police commander from Paraguay and ongoing trials related to the coup attempt.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by politico.eu
A former far-right presidential candidate in Romania has been charged with plotting a coup, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the country.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, was convicted of plotting a coup and sentenced to over 27 years in prison, but his influence persists as his allies push for amnesty and potential political resurgence amid ongoing investigations and political tensions in Brazil.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, marking a historic conviction of a former president for attacking democracy, and highlighting Brazil's efforts to uphold democratic institutions amid political polarization.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for plotting a military coup to overturn the 2022 election, with his lawyers planning to appeal. The verdict has drawn international reactions, including from former U.S. President Trump and U.S. officials, amid ongoing political tensions in Brazil.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a military coup, with a majority of judges finding him guilty of attempting to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, potentially leading to a decades-long sentence, while his supporters continue to challenge the verdict.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty by the Supreme Court of plotting a coup and inciting the January 8 storming of government buildings, with potential sentences exceeding 40 years; sentencing is scheduled for Friday.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup and attempting to overturn the 2022 election, receiving a sentence of over 27 years in prison, amid allegations of planning to assassinate political opponents and undermine democratic institutions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina after being accused of plotting a coup and facing legal charges in Brazil. Police found a draft asylum request on his phone, indicating his intent to evade justice, amid ongoing investigations into his efforts to stay in power following his 2022 election loss. Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest awaiting trial.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Mali's military rulers have arrested a French national, Yann Vezilier, on suspicion of spying for France and attempting to destabilize the country, amid ongoing political and security tensions, including recent arrests of soldiers and generals linked to a coup plot, with Mali breaking ties with France and seeking Russian support for security.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered under house arrest for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to stay in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, amid political tensions and international reactions, including U.S. criticism of Brazil's judiciary.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro denied involvement in an alleged coup plot and the storming of government buildings, asserting there was never a possibility of a coup during his tenure. He is on trial along with others for charges including attempting to stage a coup and involvement in criminal organization, following the events of January 8, 2023, when Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings after Lula's inauguration. Bolsonaro, who narrowly lost the 2022 election, has denied all charges and claims he acted within constitutional bounds.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is set to face trial over allegations of orchestrating a coup attempt to overturn the 2022 election results, marking a historic moment in Brazilian history with potential implications for its democracy and political future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
German police have arrested eight members of the far-right group 'Saxony Separatists' for allegedly plotting a Nazi-inspired coup. The group, which believes in an impending societal collapse, planned to seize control of eastern Germany and establish a far-right regime. The arrests, involving over 450 officers across Germany, Austria, and Poland, targeted a group characterized by racist and anti-Semitic ideologies. The suspects, including the group's leader arrested in Poland, face charges of being part of a domestic terrorist organization.