Brazilian Air Force Official Reveals Bolsonaro's Post-Election Coup Discussions

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court heard testimony from Brigadeiro Carlos Almeida Baptista Junior, former commander of the Brazilian Air Force, about meetings with President Bolsonaro following the 2022 elections. Baptista Junior detailed discussions concerning a potential state of siege and the possible arrest of Justice Alexandre de Moraes. "The legal instrument was being suggested in a suspicious way," Baptista Junior testified, "I began to think that the objective of any such exceptional measure was indeed to prevent the inauguration of the president who was elected." This revelation adds to ongoing investigations into alleged attempts to undermine Brazil's democratic processes. The STF hearing provides crucial evidence for understanding the political climate following the 2022 elections and the military's role in these events. The testimony highlights concerns about the potential for extra-legal actions and the fragility of democratic institutions in the face of political polarization.