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Coverage dated February 7, 2024

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro under investigation in probe into attempted coup

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By Jack Guy, Vasco Cotovio, Hira Humayun and Shasta Darlington, CNN (CNN) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation as part of a probe into an alleged attempted coup to keep him in power, according to one of his former aides.

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    Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro under investigation in probe into attempted coup (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Jack Guy, Vasco Cotovio, Hira Humayun and Shasta Darlington, CNN (CNN) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation as part of a probe into an alleged attempted coup to keep him in power, according to one of his former aides.

  2. Forbes

    Ex-Brazilian President Bolsonaro Targeted In Coup Probe: Here’s What To Know (opens Forbes)

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    A congressional inquiry indicated Bolsonaro led a “premeditated coup attempt” that resulted in a January 6-style attack on Brazil’s Congress.

  3. Washington Times

    Brazil police investigate ex-President Bolsonaro’s top aides over alleged coup plot (opens Washington Times)

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    Brazilian police on Thursday searched homes and offices of former President Jair Bolsonaro's top aides in an investigation alleging they plotted a coup and that the ex-president was aware of the plan, court documents showed.

  4. Fox News

    Brazilian police investigate former President Bolsonaro's allies over alleged election interference (opens Fox News)

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    Brazilian police are conducting investigations into allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for their alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2022 election.

  5. Courthouse News Service

    Brazil police target Bolsonaro as they probe ‘coup attempt’ (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Three people have been arrested so far in the operation, according to Brazilian media reports: two army officers and a former international affairs adviser to Bolsonaro, Filipe Martins.

  6. New York Times

    Brazil Police Raid Bolsonaro and Allies Over Attempted Coup (opens New York Times)

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    The operation was part of a broad investigation into efforts to overturn the country’s 2022 election and other alleged crimes.

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