Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has called for a mass protest amid ongoing investigations into allegations that he attempted a coup. The call to action led to tens of thousands of supporters gathering in a show of strength, particularly noted at a rally in S. Paulo. During his speech at the anti-Supreme Court protest, Bolsonaro admitted to having a written plan to overthrow the government led by President Lula, falsely claiming it was legal and demanding amnesty for those jailed in connection to the coup plot, thereby acknowledging their guilt. Despite these admissions, Bolsonaro has publicly denied the allegations against him, slamming an election ban and rallying support to defend his position.
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