Bolsonaro Apologizes Amidst STF Coup Plot Investigation

Brazil: Bolsonaro Apologizes to Moraes in STF Testimony Brazil is abuzz following Jair Bolsonaro's testimony before the Supreme Federal Court (STF) on June 10, 2025. The former president offered an apology to Justice Alexandre de Moraes and other ministers for comments made during a 2022 meeting, comments that were part of a broader investigation into an alleged coup plot. The Attorney General's Office (PGR) has identified Bolsonaro's meeting as a "crucial nucleus" in the conspiracy. During the intense questioning, Moraes directly asked Bolsonaro, "What evidence did you have that we were taking $50 million, $30 million?" Bolsonaro's response was, "I have no evidence. It was a meeting that wasn't supposed to be recorded. So I apologize, I didn't intend to accuse them of misconduct." His apology, however, may not fully quell the controversy surrounding the allegations. The event underscores the ongoing political tensions in Brazil and highlights the significance of the STF's investigation into the alleged coup plot. The public awaits further developments in this critical case.