Bolsonaro Discussed Coup Attempt with Military After Brazil Election Loss, Says Former Secretary

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro discussed coup attempt with military heads after losing election, according to ex-secretary
Lt. Colonel Mauro Cid claimed Bolsonaro planned to call snap election, jail opponents with military help
Coup scheme brought to Bolsonaro by foreign policy adviser, supported by navy commander but not army
Bolsonaro recently said "I can think anything, but as long as I don’t put it into practice there’s no problem"
Bolsonaro said "A person can say, ‘Let’s rob the Central Bank.’ What they can’t do is put that into practice"

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Congress Report Alleges Bolsonaro was 'Mastermind' Behind Jan. 8 Coup Attempt

Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was allegedly involved in a "wilful and premeditated coup attempt" that aimed to destabilize Brazil's democracy and potentially lead to civil war, according to a congressional inquiry's final report. However, legal experts doubt immediate legal consequences will result from the report.