Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was "fully aware" of the 2022 coup plot that planned the assassination of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a police report said on Tuesday.
Bolsonaro is implicated in an investigation with another 36 persons, including former ministers and military officials. Despite his electoral defeat, the group is accused of coordinating efforts to maintain Bolsonaro's power. The alleged conspiracy involved disseminating disinformation, undermining democratic institutions, and planning violent actions against political opponents.
On January 8, 2023, riots erupted in Brasilia, where Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings. This led to widespread arrests and ongoing investigations into anti-democratic activities. Bolsonaro denies the allegations and has faced multiple legal challenges since leaving office.
