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Ex-Bolsonaro Cabinet minister arrested in Brazil over alleged coup plot

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Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police have arrested Gen. Walter Braga Netto, a member of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s Cabinet, in connection with an alleged coup plot, the Supreme Court said in a statement.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Ex-Bolsonaro Cabinet minister arrested in Brazil over alleged coup plot (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police have arrested Gen. Walter Braga Netto, a member of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s Cabinet, in connection with an alleged coup plot, the Supreme Court said in a statement.

  2. Local News 8

    Brazilian police arrest ex-Bolsonaro cabinet member in alleged coup plot investigation (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police have arrested Gen. Walter Braga Netto, a member of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s cabinet, in connection with investigations into an alleged coup plot, a source close to the process said.

  3. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Brazil ex-defense minister arrested in coup plot investigation (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Brazilian authorities on Saturday arrested General Walter Braga Netto, a former defense minister and close ally of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, on suspicion of obstructing an investigation into an alleged 2022

  4. The Guardian

    Key ally of ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro arrested over alleged coup plot (opens The Guardian)

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    Gen Walter Braga Netto held over alleged attempt to seize power after 2022 election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

  5. Al Jazeera

    Brazil’s former defence minister arrested in attempted coup probe (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Brazilian police accuse Walter Braga Netto of meddling in investigation into alleged plot to overturn 2022 election.

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