STF Releases Video Exposing Bolsonaro Coup Plot

Brazil's Supreme Court releases video of testimony detailing coup attempt. Brasilia, Brazil - June 3, 2025. The Supreme Federal Court (STF) released video footage of testimony from witnesses in the ongoing trial of the attempted coup d'état. Brigadier Carlos Almeida Baptista Júnior, former head of the Brazilian Air Force, revealed in his testimony that he faced significant pressure and attacks after refusing to participate in the coup plot. 'The pressure came from allies of the ex-president, including the former Minister of the Civil House, Braga Netto,' stated Brigadier Baptista Júnior. The Brigadier also confirmed participation in a meeting at the Alvorada Palace after the second round of the 2022 elections where 'hypotheses of attacking the democratic regime' were discussed. This includes consideration of decrees of Guarantee of Law and Order, states of defense, and states of siege. The release of these videos is a significant step in shedding light on the events surrounding the attempted coup. The STF's transparency in releasing this evidence underscores the commitment to justice and accountability.