Connect with us

International-News

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro charged with coup plot

Former president faces up to 40 years in prison for trying to prevent Lula’s return after 2022 elections

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged with orchestrating a coup plot to prevent the return to power of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, winner of the 2022 elections. Prosecutors indicted Bolsonaro and 33 other suspects, accused of planning and promoting acts contrary to the rule of law and the three democratic powers.

The indictment, handed over to the Supreme Court, covers crimes of “attempted coup,” “violent abolition of the democratic rule of law,” and “armed criminal organization.” If found guilty, Bolsonaro could face a sentence ranging from 12 to 40 years in prison. According to magistrates, Bolsonaro, along with his former vice presidential candidate Walter Braga Netto and other allies, allegedly orchestrated a plan to block the 2022 election outcome by trying to maintain power through illegal actions.

THE LATEST NEWS

Pentagon Names Two US Soldiers Killed in Iran’s Jordan Attack

Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Isabella Gonzales, 19, died in separate strikes on Friday and Saturday. A third service member...
Read More
Pentagon Names Two US Soldiers Killed in Iran’s Jordan Attack

Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Pledges Biggest Changes in 40 Years

The new Labour leader arrived at Downing Street to applause and immediately laid out a ten-year plan to reindustrialize Britain....
Read More
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Pledges Biggest Changes in 40 Years

Prince William Could Strip Harry and Meghan of Titles Once He Is King

Royal correspondent Sarah Hewson believes the heir apparent may follow King Charles's playbook with Prince Andrew after he ascends the...
Read More
Prince William Could Strip Harry and Meghan of Titles Once He Is King

King Charles’s Sandringham Estate Hit by Rat Infestation in 300 Rental Homes

The Norfolk property, home to roughly 500 residents, is battling a severe rodent problem. Rats threaten both tenants and surrounding...
Read More
King Charles’s Sandringham Estate Hit by Rat Infestation in 300 Rental Homes

Iran: Power Fragments After Khamenei; Truce with the U.S. Balances Necessity and Risk

The death of the Supreme Leader ushers in a period of instability: a divided elite, a fractured Revolutionary Guard, and...
Read More
Iran: Power Fragments After Khamenei; Truce with the U.S. Balances Necessity and Risk

Burnham confirmed as Labour leader, set to become Prime Minister on Monday

Uncontested leadership outcome announced by the National Executive Committee. Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer and pledges to restore “hope” across the...
Read More
Burnham confirmed as Labour leader, set to become Prime Minister on Monday

(Photo: © AndKronos)