Bolsonaro's Ex-Aide Claims President Floated Coup Plan with Military Leaders after Election Loss
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Jair Bolsonaro's former secretary reportedly told investigators he met with military heads in Dec 2022 to discuss a coup plan.
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The ex-aide said Bolsonaro floated the coup plan to army, navy and air force heads after losing the election.
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The navy commander allegedly voiced support, but the army rejected the idea.
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Bolsonaro's party denies he advocated a coup, though he alluded to discussing unconstitutional ideas.
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Critics say the revelations show democracy narrowly avoided catastrophe, with Bolsonaro at the center.