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June 12, 2025

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Says He Discussed "Alternatives" for Staying in Power After Election Loss
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In shocking court testimony Tuesday, former Brazilian President Jair
Bolsonaro denied involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow his
successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but admitted to engaging in
conversations about "alternative" strategies to staying in power after
he lost his bid for reelection, including declaring a state of siege.
Bolsonaro is accused of discussing a plot to kill Lula, as well as
Justice Alexandre de Moraes, now the judge in this case.


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