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Brazilian Police Report Links Ex President Bolsonaro To Alleged 2022 Coup Plot
Brazil's Federal Police found proof that former hard-right President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the outcome of the October 2022 election he lost to leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the police investigation report said.
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Brazil Top Court's "Fake" Judge Deliberately Interfered In Election: Elon Musk
Calling Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes "a fake judge", tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday said that evidence is growing to show that he deliberately interfered in the country's election held last year.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro Presented Plan For Possible Coup, Say Ex Commanders
The former commanders of Brazil's Army and Air Force told police investigators that President Jair Bolsonaro summoned them twice to meetings to discuss a possible coup d'tat after his election defeat in 2022, according to their testimonies released
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Brazil's Ex-Military Chiefs Told Police Bolsonaro Discussed Coup In 2022: Report
The former heads of Brazil's Army and Air Force have confirmed to federal police that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro discussed a draft decree to prevent the handover of power after the 2022 election, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Denies Charges He Attempted Coup, Slams Election Ban
Thousands of Brazilians poured into the streets of Sao Paulo on Sunday as ex-president Jair Bolsonaro flexed his political muscle and hit out at an election ban that has seen him barred from seeking office for eight years.
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Ex President Bolsonaro's Aide Sought Legal Advice For Brazil Coup: Police
One of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's closest aides sought legal advice for a military intervention that would have prevented the handover of power following last October's election, federal police said on Friday.
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Brazil's Ex-President's Life In Exile: Eating At KFC, Visiting Stores
Bolsonaro, 67, has found an unusual refugeinthe United States, where he arrivedinlate December, several days before his supporters stormed government buildingsinBrasiliainan attempttooverturn the election victory of his rival, leftistLuiz
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Pressure Mounts On Jair Bolsonaro Ally After Riots
Brazil tightened the screws Friday on a former minister of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro following riots against his leftist successor and the discovery of a possible election interference plan.
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US Lawmakers Urge Joe Biden To Expel Jair Bolsonaro Over Brazil Riots
Democratic lawmakers called Thursday on President Joe Biden to revoke the visa of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, saying the United States should not offer refuge to anyone involved in riots against Brazil's newly elected government.
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"Hurts My Soul": Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Breaks Silence On Election Defeat
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro broke his uncharacteristic silence about his electoral defeat on Friday, saying it "hurts my soul."
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"It Hurts My Soul": Brazil's Bolsonaro Breaks Silence After Defeat To Lula
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro broke his silence on Friday for the first time since his election defeat on Oct. 30 and spoke to supporters calling for a military coup to stop leftist President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva taking office.
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Elon Musk Says 'Possible' That Twitter Gave Preference to Left-Wing Candidates During Brazil Election
Elon Musk on Saturday claimed, without evidence, that he thought it was "possible" that Twitter personnel may have given preference to left-wing candidates during the recent elections held in Brazil. The presidential elections in the country were concluded days after Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter, and both candidates, Lula and Jair Bols...
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Brazil Court Rejects Ex-President Bolsonaro's Bid To Challenge Election Result
The head of Brazil's electoral court Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday rejected a complaint from President Jair Bolsonaro's allies to challenge the presidential election.
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Brazil Roadblocks Dwindle As Bolsonaro Starts Handover
Brazilian police said Friday they have nearly finished clearing hundreds of roadblocks by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who have been protesting since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Bolsonaro Supporters Urge Brazil Military To Intervene After Lula Victory
Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday held rallies to call for an armed forces intervention following the election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a move that military experts say is out of the question.
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Brazilian Police Report Links Ex President Bolsonaro To Alleged 2022 Coup Plot
Brazil's Federal Police found proof that former hard-right President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the outcome of the October 2022 election he lost to leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the police investigation report said.
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Brazil Top Court's "Fake" Judge Deliberately Interfered In Election: Elon Musk
Calling Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes "a fake judge", tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday said that evidence is growing to show that he deliberately interfered in the country's election held last year.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro Presented Plan For Possible Coup, Say Ex Commanders
The former commanders of Brazil's Army and Air Force told police investigators that President Jair Bolsonaro summoned them twice to meetings to discuss a possible coup d'tat after his election defeat in 2022, according to their testimonies released
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Brazil's Ex-Military Chiefs Told Police Bolsonaro Discussed Coup In 2022: Report
The former heads of Brazil's Army and Air Force have confirmed to federal police that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro discussed a draft decree to prevent the handover of power after the 2022 election, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Denies Charges He Attempted Coup, Slams Election Ban
Thousands of Brazilians poured into the streets of Sao Paulo on Sunday as ex-president Jair Bolsonaro flexed his political muscle and hit out at an election ban that has seen him barred from seeking office for eight years.
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Ex President Bolsonaro's Aide Sought Legal Advice For Brazil Coup: Police
One of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's closest aides sought legal advice for a military intervention that would have prevented the handover of power following last October's election, federal police said on Friday.
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Brazil's Ex-President's Life In Exile: Eating At KFC, Visiting Stores
Bolsonaro, 67, has found an unusual refugeinthe United States, where he arrivedinlate December, several days before his supporters stormed government buildingsinBrasiliainan attempttooverturn the election victory of his rival, leftistLuiz
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Pressure Mounts On Jair Bolsonaro Ally After Riots
Brazil tightened the screws Friday on a former minister of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro following riots against his leftist successor and the discovery of a possible election interference plan.
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US Lawmakers Urge Joe Biden To Expel Jair Bolsonaro Over Brazil Riots
Democratic lawmakers called Thursday on President Joe Biden to revoke the visa of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, saying the United States should not offer refuge to anyone involved in riots against Brazil's newly elected government.
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"Hurts My Soul": Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Breaks Silence On Election Defeat
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro broke his uncharacteristic silence about his electoral defeat on Friday, saying it "hurts my soul."
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"It Hurts My Soul": Brazil's Bolsonaro Breaks Silence After Defeat To Lula
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro broke his silence on Friday for the first time since his election defeat on Oct. 30 and spoke to supporters calling for a military coup to stop leftist President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva taking office.
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Elon Musk Says 'Possible' That Twitter Gave Preference to Left-Wing Candidates During Brazil Election
Elon Musk on Saturday claimed, without evidence, that he thought it was "possible" that Twitter personnel may have given preference to left-wing candidates during the recent elections held in Brazil. The presidential elections in the country were concluded days after Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter, and both candidates, Lula and Jair Bols...
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Brazil Court Rejects Ex-President Bolsonaro's Bid To Challenge Election Result
The head of Brazil's electoral court Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday rejected a complaint from President Jair Bolsonaro's allies to challenge the presidential election.
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Brazil Roadblocks Dwindle As Bolsonaro Starts Handover
Brazilian police said Friday they have nearly finished clearing hundreds of roadblocks by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who have been protesting since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Bolsonaro Supporters Urge Brazil Military To Intervene After Lula Victory
Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday held rallies to call for an armed forces intervention following the election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a move that military experts say is out of the question.
