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)

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