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Brazilian Prosecutors Charge Ex-President Bolsonaro with Coup Plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged with attempting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election, according to Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet.
The charges accuse Bolsonaro of leading a 'criminal organization' with plans to poison current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro's defense team expressed 'dismay and indignation' over the accusations, asserting that he has never undermined democratic institutions.
The plot allegedly included plans to harm a Supreme Court judge.

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The Straits Times

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Democracy Now!

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PBS NewsHour

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula

Brazil’s top prosecutor Paulo Gonet has formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Newsday

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The Rio Times

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