Brazilian authorities have intensified their investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro and his associates for their alleged involvement in plotting a coup following the 2022 election. Police raids targeting Bolsonaro and his circle have significantly impacted his right-wing party's prospects in the upcoming local elections in October. Investigators have uncovered new evidence suggesting Bolsonaro sought to use violence and misinformation to cling to power, irrespective of the election outcome. If found guilty of attempting a coup d'état, undermining democratic laws, and criminal conspiracy, Bolsonaro could face up to 23 years in prison and be barred from holding public office for over 30 years. Amid these developments, Bolsonaro has attempted to mobilize his base, drawing comparisons to previous failed patriotic demonstrations. Furthermore, Brazil's equivalent of the FBI disclosed that Bolsonaro transferred all his assets to the U.S. at the end of his term, possibly to support his stay abroad while awaiting the results of his coup attempt, and has called for his supporters to take to the streets on February 25.
‼️Brazil’s FBI says at end of his term Bolsonaro “transferred to the US all his assets and financial resources…in order to ensure his stay abroad, possibly waiting for the outcome of the attempted coup d'état that was underway.” Bolsonaro urging supporters to streets on Feb 25 https://t.co/GER52RPRzx
As Jair Bolsonaro tries to rally supporters amid police investigation, parallels emerge with a past patriotic demonstration gone wrong, writes @apagliar. https://t.co/UI1wT2bwHP
Bolsonaro on edge: "If charged and convicted of the crimes of attempted coup d'état, attempted abolition of the democratic rule of law and criminal conspiracy, the former president could face a sentence of up to 23 years in prison and be ineligible for more than 30 years." https://t.co/JuqYwyG9wJ
Brazilian investigators share new evidence that former pres. Bolsonaro plotted to use violence and lies to retain power regardless of the ‘22 election results. Wonder where he got that idea! Pro-democracy forces in Brazil are bringing the truth to light. https://t.co/zRh8dXYt7T
Police raids on former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his associates for allegedly plotting a coup after the 2022 election has dealt a serious blow to his right-wing party ahead of October's local elections. https://t.co/BnEq6G5TVj