Former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro was formally charged on Tuesday (Feb 18) over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss. Investigations by Brazil's attorney general also discovered a plot to assassinate current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to whom Bolsonaro lost the election battle, reports said.&nbsp;
Alongside Bolsonaro, 33 others have been charged over an alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election.
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<h2>What are the charges against them?</h2>
Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused face five charges linked to a supposed conspiracy to prevent President Lula from assuming office after a contentious election battle, reported AFP news agency.
Attorney General Paulo Gonet Branco presented the charges to Brazil&rsquo;s Supreme Court, citing "manuscripts, digital files, spreadsheets, and exchanges of messages that reveal the scheme to disrupt the democratic order".
In a statement, the attorney general's office revealed that the charges include "armed criminal organisation," allegedly led by the former president and his former vice-presidential candidate, Walter Braga Netto.
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"Allied with other individuals, including civilians and military personnel, they attempted to prevent, in a coordinated manner, the result of the 2022 presidential elections from being fulfilled," said the statement.
Authorities say Bolsonaro "actively participated" in a long-term strategy that began in 2021, with "systematic attacks on the electronic voting system, through public statements and on the internet."
These efforts, prosecutors argued, escalated into direct attempts to "prevent voters from voting for the opposition candidate," culminating in "the acts of violence and vandalism on January 8, 2023."
On 8 January 2023, Bolsonaro supporters stormed key government buildings in Bras&iacute;lia &mdash; the presidential palace, Congress and the Supreme Court.
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<h2>Evidence of a broader conspiracy</h2>
Prosecutors also alleged that Bolsonaro's 'criminal organisation' pressured military leaders "in favour of forceful actions in the political scene to prevent the elected president from taking office."
More alarmingly, the investigation uncovered a suspected assassination plot targeting Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and a Supreme Court judge, reportedly "with the approval of" Bolsonaro.
The January 8 riots, in which Bolsonaro supporters demanded military intervention, were described as "the final attempt" to prevent the transition of power.
<h2>Bolsonaro's response</h2>
Bolsonaro has denied all accusations, dismissing the case as political "persecution."&nbsp;
Hours before the charges were filed, the right-wing leader told reporters in Bras&iacute;lia that he had "no concern" about being indicted.
The Supreme Court will now decide whether to proceed with a trial against the former president. If convicted, Bolsonaro could face severe legal consequences.
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro and allies face formal charges of conspiracy and an alleged coup attempt after the election loss to President Lula da Silva.

Former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro was formally charged on Tuesday (Feb 18) over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss. Investigations by Brazil's attorney general also discovered a plot to assassinate current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to whom Bolsonaro lost the election battle, reports said. Alongside Bolsonaro, 33 others have been charged over an alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. Also read | Ex-Brazil Prez Bolsonaro denied passport for Donald Trump's inauguration What are the charges against them? Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused face five charges linked to a supposed conspiracy to prevent President Lula from assuming office after a contentious election battle, reported AFP news agency. Attorney General Paulo Gonet Branco presented the charges to Brazil’s Supreme Court, citing "manuscripts, digital files, spreadsheets, and exchanges of messages that reveal the scheme to disrupt the democratic order". In a statement, the attorney general's office revealed that the charges include "armed criminal organisation," allegedly led by the former president and his former vice-presidential candidate, Walter Braga Netto. Also read | Top Bolsonaro ally arrested: Brazil's ex-Defence Minister Braga Netto accused of coup attempt "Allied with other individuals, including civilians and military personnel, they attempted to prevent, in a coordinated manner, the result of the 2022 presidential elections from being fulfilled," said the statement. Authorities say Bolsonaro "actively participated" in a long-term strategy that began in 2021, with "systematic attacks on the electronic voting system, through public statements and on the internet." These efforts, prosecutors argued, escalated into direct attempts to "prevent voters from voting for the opposition candidate," culminating in "the acts of violence and vandalism on January 8, 2023." On 8 January 2023, Bolsonaro supporters stormed key government buildings in Brasília — the presidential palace, Congress and the Supreme Court. Also read | Bolsonaro finding own political revival in Trump’s win, hoping for US sanctions on Brazil Evidence of a broader conspiracy Prosecutors also alleged that Bolsonaro's 'criminal organisation' pressured military leaders "in favour of forceful actions in the political scene to prevent the elected president from taking office." More alarmingly, the investigation uncovered a suspected assassination plot targeting Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and a Supreme Court judge, reportedly "with the approval of" Bolsonaro. The January 8 riots, in which Bolsonaro supporters demanded military intervention, were described as "the final attempt" to prevent the transition of power. Bolsonaro's response Bolsonaro has denied all accusations, dismissing the case as political "persecution." Hours before the charges were filed, the right-wing leader told reporters in Brasília that he had "no concern" about being indicted. The Supreme Court will now decide whether to proceed with a trial against the former president. If convicted, Bolsonaro could face severe legal consequences. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazil charges Bolsonaro with conspiracy to overturn 2022 election results and assassinate Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Monday (Jan 8) vowed that there will be no pardon for his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters who rioted in the capital last year in protest against an election result.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Brazilians in Sao Paulo took to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the day where parts of the capital were stormed by protesters calling for a military coup after Lula’s win.

<h2>‘Democracy Unshaken’</h2>

Brazilian authorities celebrated their country’s democratic system under a screen that read “Democracy Unshaken.” The gathering&nbsp;was attended by Congressional leaders, Supreme Court justices and government officials led by the Brazilian president in the capital Brasilia.&nbsp;

“All those who financed, planned and executed the coup attempt must be exemplarily punished. There can be no pardon for those who attack democracy,” said Lula at the event held in Congress.&nbsp;

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He added, “Forgiveness would sound like impunity. And impunity would be a free pass for more acts of terrorism. We saved democracy... But democracy must be built and protected every day.”&nbsp;

Notably, the 78-year-old was speaking in the main entry hall of Congress – one of three buildings far-right rioters attacked on this day last year, along with the presidential palace and Supreme Court next door.&nbsp;

<h2>Bolsonaro supporters stormed the capital</h2>

Last year, on January 8, tens of thousands of supporters of hard-right former president Bolsonaro stormed the Brazilian capital city’s buildings that symbolise the country’s democracy, a week after Lula had taken office.&nbsp;

Lula’s predecessor, who never conceded defeat, had left the country for the United States before the presidential handover to his successor. Bolsonaro is currently under investigation by the Supreme Court for allegedly instigating the unrest.

The riots in Brasilia were eerily similar to the riots which took place at the US Capitol in Washington on January 6, 2021, where supporters of Donald Trump stormed the building in a bid to stop the American lawmakers from certifying&nbsp;Joe Biden’s win. &nbsp;

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Bolsonaro, who is said to have considered Trump a political role model, has since denied involvement and called the events that unfolded on January 8 a “setup” orchestrated by the left, during a recent interview with CNN Brasil.&nbsp;

So far, more than 2,000 people have been arrested in connection with the riots – although most were later released – and 30 have been convicted on charges including armed criminal conspiracy, a violent uprising against the rule of law and an attempted coup.&nbsp;

The police said that they conducted new raids on Monday (Jan 8) to track down those who planned and financed the attacks.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the former president has been banned by the country’s electoral authority from running for elected office for eight years over his abuse of power and misuse of the media ahead of the 2022 election. This comes after Bolsonaro reportedly summoned ambassadors to talk about unfounded claims about Brazil’s electronic voting system.

Ahead of the first anniversary, a poll conducted by Genial/Quaest which was released on Sunday (Jan 7) showed that a large majority of Brazilians disapprove of the riots, with a staggering 89 per cent against the riot and only six per cent voting in favour of them.&nbsp;

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<h2>‘Jail for Bolsonaro’</h2>

Brazilians took to the streets in Sao Paulo on the first anniversary of the riots and called for clarity on the events and no pardon for the perpetrators, including Bolsonaro.

“No amnesty, no pardon. I want to see Bolsonaro in jail,” protesters were heard chanting in Portuguese, according to Reuters.

(With inputs from agencies)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Monday (Jan 8) vowed that there will be no pardon for his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters who rioted in the capital last year in protest against an election result.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Monday (Jan 8) vowed that there will be no pardon for his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters who rioted in the capital last year in protest against an election result. Meanwhile, Brazilians in Sao Paulo took to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the day where parts of the capital were stormed by protesters calling for a military coup after Lula’s win. ‘Democracy Unshaken’ Brazilian authorities celebrated their country’s democratic system under a screen that read “Democracy Unshaken.” The gathering was attended by Congressional leaders, Supreme Court justices and government officials led by the Brazilian president in the capital Brasilia. “All those who financed, planned and executed the coup attempt must be exemplarily punished. There can be no pardon for those who attack democracy,” said Lula at the event held in Congress. ALSO READ | Indian PM Modi to inaugurate 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit tomorrow He added, “Forgiveness would sound like impunity. And impunity would be a free pass for more acts of terrorism. We saved democracy... But democracy must be built and protected every day.” Notably, the 78-year-old was speaking in the main entry hall of Congress – one of three buildings far-right rioters attacked on this day last year, along with the presidential palace and Supreme Court next door. Bolsonaro supporters stormed the capital Last year, on January 8, tens of thousands of supporters of hard-right former president Bolsonaro stormed the Brazilian capital city’s buildings that symbolise the country’s democracy, a week after Lula had taken office. Lula’s predecessor, who never conceded defeat, had left the country for the United States before the presidential handover to his successor. Bolsonaro is currently under investigation by the Supreme Court for allegedly instigating the unrest. The riots in Brasilia were eerily similar to the riots which took place at the US Capitol in Washington on January 6, 2021, where supporters of Donald Trump stormed the building in a bid to stop the American lawmakers from certifying Joe Biden’s win. ALSO READ | Trump calls Jan 6 rioters 'hostages,' skips signing Illinois loyalty oath promising to not overthrow govt Bolsonaro, who is said to have considered Trump a political role model, has since denied involvement and called the events that unfolded on January 8 a “setup” orchestrated by the left, during a recent interview with CNN Brasil. So far, more than 2,000 people have been arrested in connection with the riots – although most were later released – and 30 have been convicted on charges including armed criminal conspiracy, a violent uprising against the rule of law and an attempted coup. The police said that they conducted new raids on Monday (Jan 8) to track down those who planned and financed the attacks. Meanwhile, the former president has been banned by the country’s electoral authority from running for elected office for eight years over his abuse of power and misuse of the media ahead of the 2022 election. This comes after Bolsonaro reportedly summoned ambassadors to talk about unfounded claims about Brazil’s electronic voting system. Ahead of the first anniversary, a poll conducted by Genial/Quaest which was released on Sunday (Jan 7) showed that a large majority of Brazilians disapprove of the riots, with a staggering 89 per cent against the riot and only six per cent voting in favour of them. ALSO READ | Ecuador declares state of emergency after its most-wanted criminal disappears from jail ‘Jail for Bolsonaro’ Brazilians took to the streets in Sao Paulo on the first anniversary of the riots and called for clarity on the events and no pardon for the perpetrators, including Bolsonaro. “No amnesty, no pardon. I want to see Bolsonaro in jail,” protesters were heard chanting in Portuguese, according to Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

‘No pardon for attack on democracy,’ says Lula on anniversary of Jan 8 Brazil riots

A website which was used for the glorification of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hacked by an internet prankster.

Mocking Bolsonaro’s “clownish” and “neo-fascist” government, the prankster managed to commandeer the URL following the Brazilian leader's failure to pay for its renewal.

In a cartoon depicted on the website, the prankster has illustrated Bolsonaro as an evil man with a long, pointed nose and a snake sticking out of his mouth instead of tongue.

The cartoon which depicts Bolsonaro as a hate-filled liar quotes an excerpt from Psalm 140: “Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men … the poison of vipers is on their lips.”

Due to his internationally condemned response to&nbsp;Covid outbreak that has killed more than 680,000 Brazilians, Bolsonaro should be behind bars, the prankster said.

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Calling him weak, pathetic and a court jester, the populist clan has slammed Bolsonaro for decrying servility to his US ally Donald Trump.

From Satan to Adolf Hitler, the 67-year-old leader has been depicted in various scathing caricatures on the website.

A disclaimer at the bottom of the page says, “This website is not administered by nor does it belong to the Bolsonaro family.”

Current polls show that Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva will likely beat Bolsonaro in Brazil's election that will be held in October.

Labelling a prominent female journalist “an embarrassment to Brazilian journalism”, Bolsonaro lashed out when she asked him about the hacking of the website.

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A website which was used for the glorification of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hacked by an internet prankster. Mocking Bolsonaro’s “clownish” and “neo-fascist” government, the prankster managed to commandeer the URL following the Brazilian leader's failure to pay for its renewal.

A website which was used for the glorification of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hacked by an internet prankster. Mocking Bolsonaro’s “clownish” and “neo-fascist” government, the prankster managed to commandeer the URL following the Brazilian leader's failure to pay for its renewal. In a cartoon depicted on the website, the prankster has illustrated Bolsonaro as an evil man with a long, pointed nose and a snake sticking out of his mouth instead of tongue. The cartoon which depicts Bolsonaro as a hate-filled liar quotes an excerpt from Psalm 140: “Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men … the poison of vipers is on their lips.” Due to his internationally condemned response to Covid outbreak that has killed more than 680,000 Brazilians, Bolsonaro should be behind bars, the prankster said. × Calling him weak, pathetic and a court jester, the populist clan has slammed Bolsonaro for decrying servility to his US ally Donald Trump. From Satan to Adolf Hitler, the 67-year-old leader has been depicted in various scathing caricatures on the website. A disclaimer at the bottom of the page says, “This website is not administered by nor does it belong to the Bolsonaro family.” Current polls show that Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva will likely beat Bolsonaro in Brazil's election that will be held in October. Labelling a prominent female journalist “an embarrassment to Brazilian journalism”, Bolsonaro lashed out when she asked him about the hacking of the website. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here ×

'Snake-tongued liar': Internet prankster hijacks website that glorified Brazilian President Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;was admitted to a military hospital in Brasilia Monday to undergo tests&nbsp;after&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;unwell, local&nbsp;press&nbsp;reported.

Bolsonaro, 67, who was stabbed in the abdomen during the 2018 presidential campaign leaving him with repeat health problems, was absent from an evening event organized by the Republican Party which he had been slated to attend.

"I'm sure the president is fine, it's just some extra exams he's doing, that's why he's not here," party chairman Marcos Pereira said.

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First Lady Michelle&nbsp;Bolsonaro, who attended the event, said her husband "is fine," and Minister of Communication Fabio Faria reported that the president simply felt "discomfort," according to the G1 news site.

Bolsonaro&nbsp;will remain overnight in the hospital, the publication said.

AFP contacted the presidential&nbsp;press&nbsp;service but did not immediately receive a response.&nbsp;

Culture Secretary Mario Frias meanwhile wrote on Twitter that he was "praying for the president."

Health problems&nbsp;

In January,&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;was&nbsp;hospitalized&nbsp;for two days in Sao Paulo with a partially blocked intestine.&nbsp;

The president, in power since 2019, was also admitted to hospital in mid-July with the same problem, staying for four days although he did not undergo surgery.

In September 2018, a month before the first round of&nbsp;Brazil's presidential election, an attacker stabbed&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;in the abdomen at a campaign rally in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, puncturing his intestine multiple times.

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Bolsonaro&nbsp;lost some 40 percent of his blood and underwent emergency surgery in the near-fatal incident, which was carried out by a man later declared mentally unfit to stand trial.

Due to the stab wound, the far-right leader has undergone at least four surgeries, including the placement and subsequent removal of a colostomy bag, which made him more prone to intestinal disorders.

He has also undergone other unrelated procedures during his presidency, including surgery to remove a kidney stone.

Bolsonaro, a Covid-19 skeptic who campaigned against quarantine measures because he believed them too damaging to the economy and who reports that he is not vaccinated, contracted the virus in July 2020, coming down with mild symptoms.

The president is aiming for reelection next October, when he will most likely face off against leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Bolsonaro&nbsp;would lose the elections in the second round with 34 percent of the vote against 55 percent for Lula, according to a survey published last week by the consulting firm Datafolha.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a military hospital in Brasilia Monday to undergo tests after feeling unwell, local press reported. Bolsonaro, 67, who was stabbed in the abdomen during the 2018 presidential campaign leaving him with repeat health problems, was absent from an evening event organized by the Republican Party which he had been slated to attend.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a military hospital in Brasilia Monday to undergo tests after feeling unwell, local press reported. Bolsonaro, 67, who was stabbed in the abdomen during the 2018 presidential campaign leaving him with repeat health problems, was absent from an evening event organized by the Republican Party which he had been slated to attend. "I'm sure the president is fine, it's just some extra exams he's doing, that's why he's not here," party chairman Marcos Pereira said. Also read | Brazilian company using proceeds acquired by selling NFTs to preserve Amazon rainforest First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro, who attended the event, said her husband "is fine," and Minister of Communication Fabio Faria reported that the president simply felt "discomfort," according to the G1 news site. Bolsonaro will remain overnight in the hospital, the publication said. AFP contacted the presidential press service but did not immediately receive a response. Culture Secretary Mario Frias meanwhile wrote on Twitter that he was "praying for the president." Health problems In January, Bolsonaro was hospitalized for two days in Sao Paulo with a partially blocked intestine. The president, in power since 2019, was also admitted to hospital in mid-July with the same problem, staying for four days although he did not undergo surgery. In September 2018, a month before the first round of Brazil's presidential election, an attacker stabbed Bolsonaro in the abdomen at a campaign rally in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, puncturing his intestine multiple times. Also read | Brazilians join fight in far-away Ukraine Bolsonaro lost some 40 percent of his blood and underwent emergency surgery in the near-fatal incident, which was carried out by a man later declared mentally unfit to stand trial. Due to the stab wound, the far-right leader has undergone at least four surgeries, including the placement and subsequent removal of a colostomy bag, which made him more prone to intestinal disorders. He has also undergone other unrelated procedures during his presidency, including surgery to remove a kidney stone. Bolsonaro, a Covid-19 skeptic who campaigned against quarantine measures because he believed them too damaging to the economy and who reports that he is not vaccinated, contracted the virus in July 2020, coming down with mild symptoms. The president is aiming for reelection next October, when he will most likely face off against leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro would lose the elections in the second round with 34 percent of the vote against 55 percent for Lula, according to a survey published last week by the consulting firm Datafolha. Watch | Microplastics found in Marine life: Scientists take research trips on the Brazilian coast

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The son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that he had dropped hopes of becoming the country's ambassador to the United States.

Eduardo Bolsonaro, 35, told fellow lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies that he had made the decision partly due to lack of support, adding that his father had not influenced his choice.

"It was a decision I had been thinking about for a long time," he told local media in Brasilia.

"You listen to the advice of many people. There is also the issue of my electorate. I confess that the majority was not supportive."

The president this week said Eduardo, his third son, could help "pacify" his Social Liberal Party (PSL) that is split by bitter divisions.

Bolsonaro, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, first said in July that his son was on track to becoming the ambassador in Washington.

The son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that he had dropped hopes of becoming the country's ambassador to the United States. Eduardo Bolsonaro, 35, told fellow lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies that he had made the decision partly due to lack of support, adding that his father had not influenced his choice.

The son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that he had dropped hopes of becoming the country's ambassador to the United States. Eduardo Bolsonaro, 35, told fellow lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies that he had made the decision partly due to lack of support, adding that his father had not influenced his choice. "It was a decision I had been thinking about for a long time," he told local media in Brasilia. "You listen to the advice of many people. There is also the issue of my electorate. I confess that the majority was not supportive." The president this week said Eduardo, his third son, could help "pacify" his Social Liberal Party (PSL) that is split by bitter divisions. Bolsonaro, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, first said in July that his son was on track to becoming the ambassador in Washington.

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