The report containing new accusations against Jair Bolsonaro, transmitted to the Brazilian justice system, is making a lot of noise in the news today. Accused in particular of attempted coup d’état, the former Brazilian president risks having to face serious legal consequences.
A Brazilian parliamentary committee approved the report, which contains more than 1,300 pages, to be sent to the attorney general’s office. He will have to decide whether or not to indict Jair Bolsonaro for the crimes with which he is accused, including attempted coup d’état, attempted violent abolition of the rule of law, political violence and association criminal. If these accusations are founded and the ex-president is found guilty, he faces up to 29 years in prison.
This report highlights the alleged role of Jair Bolsonaro in the riots that took place in Brasilia on January 8. That day, Bolsonarista supporters ransacked places of power and called for military intervention to overthrow left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The damage caused during this violence is sadly reminiscent of the assault on the Capitol in Washington by supporters of Donald Trump in 2021.
The report also calls for the indictment of 61 civilian and military figures, including former ministers of Jair Bolsonaro. This affair raises numerous reactions and debates within Brazilian society, with on one side those who believe that the perpetrators of these acts must be punished and on the other those who defend the ex-president and denounce a biased report and lying.
This is not the first time that Jair Bolsonaro has faced legal trouble. Last June, he was declared ineligible for eight years by the Federal Supreme Court for “abuse of political power”. Additionally, an investigation is underway regarding WhatsApp conversations between Jair Bolsonaro and businessmen who allegedly advocated a coup.
This situation highlights the tense political climate that has reigned in Brazil for several years, with strong polarization and growing tensions. The outcome of this affair could have a major impact on the political future of the country and on the international perception of Jair Bolsonaro.
In conclusion, the report containing new accusations against Jair Bolsonaro marks an important step in the legal proceedings against him. Accusations of attempted coup and other serious crimes could have serious consequences for the former Brazilian president. The outcome of this affair arouses strong reactions and fuels debates within Brazilian society. The rest of the events remain to be followed carefully, as the country goes through a crucial period on the political and social level.