Overview

• Brazilian police target former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies in a sweeping investigation into an alleged coup plot following the 2022 election defeat.
• The investigation alleges Bolsonaro was aware of and involved in plans to declare the 2022 election fraudulent to justify a possible military intervention.
• Court documents reveal detailed plans, including drafting decrees to arrest Supreme Court justices and convene new elections.
• Bolsonaro and his political allies are accused of attempting to undermine Brazil's democracy by spreading disinformation about voter fraud.
• The ongoing investigation represents a significant effort to hold those who threatened Brazil's democratic process accountable.