A panel of Brazil’s supreme court justices has unanimously accepted criminal charges against six more key allies of former president Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged coup plot to keep him in office after his 2022 election defeat.
This follows last month’s decision to advance charges against Bolsonaro and seven close allies, marking a significant escalation in legal actions related to the claimed attempt to undermine Brazil’s democratic transition.
The newly charged individuals are accused of playing managerial roles in the coup scheme, including mobilizing police support and attempting to justify a state of emergency.
They are part of a broader indictment that categorizes suspects based on their level of involvement, highlighting a coordinated effort behind the scenes.
Bolsonaro and his allies deny the accusations, calling the case politically motivated, even as Bolsonaro prepares to face trial in the coming months.