Bolsonaro's Coup Indictment Postponed by Brazil's Top Prosecutor, Sources Say
That is because General Prosecutor Paulo Gonet is planning to merge three Federal Police investigations into Bolsonaro's actions against Brazil's democratic system and produce one single global indictment against him,
Brazilian police formally accused Bolsonaro of an attempted coup. What comes next?
Police indicted Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people on Thursday for allegedly attempting a coup to keep the right-wing leader in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
Brazilian Police Indict Former President Bolsonaro for Alleged Attempted Coup
Already barred from running again in 2026 over a different case, the former President could now land in jail and see his influence further diminished.
Bolsonaro indicted by Brazil’s federal police for attempting coup after election loss
The right-wing former president “is already barred from running in the 2026 elections,” observes political scientist at Insper University in São Paulo.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Indicted Over Alleged Coup Attempt
Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of trying to stay in office after his 2022 election loss to now-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro among 37 indicted for plotting 2023 coup attempt in Brazil
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday was among 37 people indicted for allegedly attempting to coordinate a coup d'etat last year.
Bolsonaro knew of plot to kill Lula, Brazil police find, CNN Brasil says
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