What coup did Bolsonaro plan?
Asked 9 days ago
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Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of attempting to stage a coup against president-elect Lula, with prosecutors alleging he plotted to kill Lula and incite an insurrection. He was sentenced to 27 years in prison after years of legal proceedings. The coup attempt involved encouraging supporters to storm government buildings and plotting to overthrow the incoming administration.
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Bolsonaro blames medication for ankle monitor tampering
Reuters · 11 days ago
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11 days ago
- Bolsonaro told a judge that medication-induced paranoia and hallucinations led him to tamper with his ankle monitor. 2s
- He denied intent to escape, blaming his actions on anti-convulsant drugs prescribed for chronic hiccups. 30s
- Bolsonaro was detained after more than 100 days of house arrest, awaiting appeals on his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup. 18s
- His lawyers requested humanitarian house arrest due to his health, while supporters protested his detention as political persecution. 1m 14s
- President Lula defended the Supreme Court's actions regarding Bolsonaro's case at the G20 summit. 2m 14s
