Bolsonaro Aide's Testimony Reveals Details of Alleged Brazilian Coup Plot

Brazil's Supreme Court commenced hearings on June 9th, 2025, into the alleged 2022 coup attempt. Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid, former aide to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, was the first to testify, having reached a plea agreement. Cid's testimony detailed meetings at the Alvorada Palace and confirmed his earlier statements about a plot to annul the election results. The court heard from Cid about various meetings held at the Alvorada Palace during the final days of Bolsonaro's presidency. According to Cid, those advising Bolsonaro on a potential coup were divided into three groups: conservative, moderate, and radical. The radical faction advocated for armed intervention to prevent Lula's inauguration. The testimony also included details of a meeting where Bolsonaro and his advisor Felipe Martins discussed a document outlining a state of siege and the arrest of Alexandre de Moraes. This event highlights the ongoing investigation into the alleged coup attempt and the significance of Cid's testimony.