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Alicia Civita

Brazil's Bolsonaro Facing Coup Attempt Charges Because of Law He Passed While in Office

In a dramatic twist of irony, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted by the Federal Police for crimes tied to a law approved by Congress and signed into effect by him in 2021.

The charges include violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, coup d'état, and criminal organization. These crimes stem from the alleged coup plot that aimed to undermine Brazil's democracy—a situation that highlights the complexities of Bolsonaro's legal and political challenges.

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