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STF Turns Bolsonaro Into Defendant After Indictment. Alexandre de Moraes and Ministers Accept Case Against Jair Bolsonaro for Attempted Coup!
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) made a historic decision on Wednesday (26) by turning former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and seven allies into defendants in the case investigating a supposed attempted coup d’état in 2022.
The decision, made unanimously by the First Panel of the STF, represents a significant advancement in the case and places Bolsonaro at the center of a trial that could define his criminal liability.
The Indictment and the Investigated Crimes
The action was based on the indictment presented by the Attorney General’s Office (PGR), which pointed to Bolsonaro as the leader of a group that allegedly planned to prevent the inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), elected president in the 2022 elections.
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Among the crimes attributed to the former president and his allies are:
Armed criminal organization;
Attempted violent abolition of the Democratic Rule of Law;
Coup d’état;
Qualified damage by violence and serious threat against the assets of the Union;
Deterioration of listed property.
With the acceptance of the indictment, the investigated parties officially respond in the STF, potentially being convicted or acquitted at the end of the trial.
The Vote of Alexandre de Moraes
Minister Alexandre de Moraes, the case’s rapporteur, was emphatic in his decision, stating that there is no doubt about Bolsonaro’s participation in the coup plot.
In his vote, which lasted about one hour and 50 minutes, Moraes pointed out that the former president had full knowledge of the document known as the “coup draft,” which proposed the annulment of the elections and the maintenance of Bolsonaro in power.
Additionally, the minister revealed details about the so-called “Green-Yellow Dagger,” a supposed plan that included attacks against authorities, including President Lula himself, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (PSB), and Minister Moraes.
The Connection with the Events of January 8
The rapporteur also emphasized that the events of January 8, 2023, when the headquarters of the Three Powers in Brasília were invaded and vandalized, are part of the same attempted coup.
Moraes classified the acts as “savage violence” and stated that the STF has already recognized the materiality of these crimes in another 474 indictments previously analyzed.
“It is important to remember that we had a very violent attempted coup d’état. There was fire, destruction of public property, and a call for military intervention. The STF has sufficient evidence of the defendants’ participation in this plan,” Moraes stated.
Political Repercussions
The STF’s decision is already having a strong impact on the Brazilian political landscape. Bolsonaro’s allies criticize the measure and speak of “political persecution,” while opponents celebrate the progress of the investigations.
Now, with the official status of defendants, Bolsonaro and the other accused will need to defend themselves against the allegations in the STF.
The trial could take months or even years, but if convicted, the penalties could include imprisonment and loss of political rights.
The transformation of Jair Bolsonaro into a defendant in the STF for a supposed attempted coup d’état is a milestone in Brazil’s political history.
The developments in this case will be crucial in defining not only the future of the former president but also the limits of accountability for authorities involved in acts against democracy.
Brazil remains attentive to the next chapters of this story, which promise to directly impact the country’s political future.
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