Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, has been charged by attorney general Paulo Gonet for allegedly masterminding a far-right conspiracy to resist the electoral victory of Lula da Silva. The charges stem from a recent federal police report that details Bolsonaro's involvement in planning an attempted coup to prevent the transfer of power to leftwing leaders. Bolsonaro faces serious accusations including armed criminal association and undermining the rule of law, with potential sentencing of up to 28 years if convicted, an assertion he firmly denies.
Bolsonaro has been charged with allegedly helping to mastermind a far-right conspiracy to cling to power through a military coup, facing up to 28 years in jail.
The accusations follow a significant 884-page federal police report detailing Bolsonaro's alleged role in a conspiracy against Lula's presidency.
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