Title: The new accusations against Jair Bolsonaro: coup attempt and political unrest in Brasilia
Introduction :
The legal situation of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is further complicated with new accusations against him. Indeed, a parliamentary commission in Brazil has given its approval to send a report detailing several offenses, including the attempted coup d’état, to justice. The attorney general will then have to decide whether or not to indict Jair Bolsonaro for his alleged role in the riots that broke out in Brasilia. This article will return to the details of these accusations and their impact on the Brazilian political scene.
The accusations against Jair Bolsonaro:
The report of more than 1,300 pages examined by a parliamentary commission implicates Jair Bolsonaro in several crimes, including the attempted coup d’état, the attempted violent abolition of the rule of law, political violence and criminal association. If the former president is convicted, he faces up to 29 years in prison, according to deputies. The panel of 32 deputies and senators voted in favor of the responsibility of Jair Bolsonaro as author, intellectual or moral, of the attacks perpetrated against institutions during the riots that occurred on January 8 in Brasilia.
Riots in Brasilia:
On January 8, thousands of supporters of Jair Bolsonaro stormed places of power in Brasilia, demanding military intervention to remove left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, just a week after his inauguration. These Bolsonarista rioters caused significant damage, recalling the shocking scenes of the assault on the Capitol in Washington perpetrated by supporters of Donald Trump in 2021. These events raised serious concerns about the political and institutional stability of Brazil.
Legal consequences:
In addition to the new accusations against him, Jair Bolsonaro faces other legal investigations. The Federal Supreme Court declared him ineligible for eight years due to an “abuse of political power”. Additionally, the former president was questioned by federal police as part of an investigation into businessmen who allegedly advocated a coup in WhatsApp conversations. All these cases highlight the fall in popularity of Jair Bolsonaro as well as his possible disqualification from the next presidential elections in Brazil.
Conclusion :
The new accusations against Jair Bolsonaro, in particular for attempted coup d’état, constitute a major turning point in Brazilian political life. They demonstrate an increasingly worrying situation regarding the institutional stability of the country. The ongoing investigations and upcoming decisions will have a significant impact on the political future of Jair Bolsonaro and the Brazilian political scene as a whole. It will therefore be essential to closely monitor the development of these legal cases and their influence on the next presidential elections.