Torres Testifies: 'Coup Draft' a Surprise, Claims Former Minister

BRASILIA, June 10, 2025 – Former Brazilian Justice Minister Anderson Torres offered testimony before the Supreme Court today concerning the so-called "coup draft," a document outlining plans to prevent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's inauguration. Torres stated, "I didn't even remember this draft. It was a surprise when the Federal Police found it." He attributed the document's presence to his practice of taking two folders of ministry documents home daily. One folder contained his schedule, the other, various documents. The video shows Torres speaking calmly and directly, his demeanor seeming to reflect his attempt to downplay the significance of the document's discovery. The incident is part of a larger ongoing investigation into alleged attempts to undermine Brazil's democratic processes. The investigation continues to unfold, with further developments expected.