Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, Bolsonaro has denied attempting a coup in the days after his election defeat, which he never conceded. In several meetings, they said, the admiral said the Navy was ready to back Bolsonaro in a military uprising. Beyond the two military commanders, police have depositions by three other witnesses who directly implicate Bolsonaro as the main conspirator behind the attempted coup, a police source told Reuters news agency. The military commanders said the meetings with Bolsonaro took place in the presidential residence. Freire Gomes said in his deposition that Bolsonaro presented a draft decree for declaring a state of siege.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald March 16, 2024 03:49 UTC