Key Takeaways
- The Brazilian Supreme Court indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his allies over an alleged coup plot.
- The charges against Bolsonaro include attempted coup, conspiracy, and sabotage of democratic institutions.
- The case now moves into the trial phase, where Bolsonaro and his allies will face criminal charges.
Brasilia: Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday formally indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his allies over an alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election.
The justices voted unanimously to move forward with criminal charges, which include attempted coup, conspiracy, and sabotage of democratic institutions.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case, said prosecutors presented sufficient evidence that Bolsonaro led efforts to discredit the election, drafted plans to nullify the vote, and sought to block the inauguration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Among those indicted are several former high-ranking officials, including Walter Braga Netto, Augusto Heleno, and Anderson Torres.
With the indictment approved, the case now moves into the trial phase.
