Brazilian federal police have released an 884-page report implicating former President Jair Bolsonaro in an alleged criminal organization aimed at overturning the 2022 presidential election won by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The report alleges Bolsonaro planned a coup and was directly involved in actions to eliminate democratic rule. The report was sent to the top prosecutor, who will decide whether to bring charges against Bolsonaro. This follows accusations that Bolsonaro and 36 others conspired to stay in power after the election, leading to legal woes for the former president.
The tense election ended with Lula winning by a small margin, but Bolsonaro refused to concede, prompting protests and unrest among his supporters. Tensions escalated when supporters stormed government buildings in Brasilia in an attempt to spark a military intervention to remove Lula from power. Leaked audio recordings suggest high-ranking military officers were involved in conspiring to keep Bolsonaro in power, with one suggesting civil war as an option.
Bolsonaro has denied any involvement in the events and dismissed the police accusations as unfounded. His lawyers are reviewing the matter and plan to fight the accusations. The investigation into Bolsonaro continues as Brazil grapples with the aftermath of a contentious election and political instability.
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