Brazilian Police Arrest Five in Alleged Plot to Assassinate President Lula
The plot aimed to prevent Lula's inauguration in 2022 by assassinating him and other officials.
- Five individuals, including military personnel and a former Bolsonaro cabinet member, were arrested for plotting to kill President Lula and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in December 2022.
- The plan, codenamed 'Green and Yellow Dagger,' also targeted Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, using methods like poisoning or explosives.
- The suspects, with advanced military training, intended to establish a crisis cabinet to take control and organize new elections after the assassinations.
- The arrests were authorized by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been a focal point in investigations against former President Bolsonaro and his supporters.
- Investigations continue into whether former President Jair Bolsonaro was involved in orchestrating the coup attempt after losing the 2022 election.
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