Bolsonaro Testifies, Denies Coup Attempt, Questions Brazil's Voting System

Bolsonaro Denies Coup Attempt in Supreme Court Testimony Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro appeared before the Supreme Tribunal Federal (STF) on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to testify in an investigation into a suspected criminal organization aiming to undermine Brazil's democracy. During his testimony, Bolsonaro denied any involvement in a coup attempt. He focused his defense on questioning the reliability of Brazil's electronic voting system, claiming it is vulnerable to fraud. Bolsonaro attempted to support his claims by referencing past statements made by other politicians. He quoted Flávio Dino, stating that Dino had previously voiced concerns about the voting system's reliability. He also cited Carlos Lupi, who Bolsonaro said had stated in a video that 'without a recount, there is internal fraud.' Bolsonaro's testimony included the claim that his criticisms were not unique and that his goal was to improve the system's security. "The issue of distrust, suspicion, or criticism of the ballot boxes is not something exclusive to me," Bolsonaro stated during his testimony. The STF's investigation continues, and the process will move to further inquiries and closing arguments. Bolsonaro's testimony marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged plot to disrupt Brazil's democratic processes.