Brazilian Police Recommend Charges Against Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup Plot

The former president and 36 others face accusations of attempting to undermine democracy following the 2022 election loss to Lula.

Brazil's federal police have concluded a two-year investigation, recommending charges against Jair Bolsonaro and 36 associates for their alleged roles in a coordinated coup attempt.
The investigation accuses Bolsonaro and others of planning to violently disrupt Brazil’s democratic system, including a scheme to overturn the 2022 election results.
Key figures implicated include former ministers, military leaders, and Bolsonaro's close allies, with charges ranging from criminal conspiracy to attempted coup and organized crime.
The probe also uncovered a separate plot to assassinate President Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, involving high-ranking military officials.
The Supreme Court will now decide whether to forward the police's findings to the prosecutor-general, who will determine if formal charges and trials will proceed.