Brazilian Navy Chief Denies Coup Involvement: Key Testimony in Ongoing Investigation

Brazil: Former Navy Chief Denies Offering Troops for Coup, Prosecutor's Inquiry Continues Brasília, Brazil – June 10, 2025 – A significant development emerged today in the ongoing investigation into alleged coup plans in Brazil. Former Navy chief Admiral Almir Garnier Santos testified before Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, categorically denying claims that he offered naval troops to support such plans. "In the context in which my statement was attributed, I never made troops available for actions of this nature," stated Admiral Garnier during his testimony. The statement directly refutes earlier allegations linking him to the alleged coup plot. The hearing focused on clarifying Admiral Garnier's previous statements, with Prosecutor Gonet notably not questioning the context in which the Admiral might have made the alleged offer of troops. This testimony is a key development in the ongoing investigation, and the lack of further questioning by the prosecutor leaves room for further investigation and potential future developments. The Folha de S.Paulo has provided a detailed report on their website (folha.com/politica) covering the testimony and its implications.