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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Actively Took Part in Coup Plan To Stay In Power, Police Report Says

Bolsonaro was formally accused of attempting a coup last Thursday

Latin Times

Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Accused Of Coup Plot

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro implicated in coup plot post-election defeat, denied involvement. Federal Police report reveals evidence of planning a...

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report says

Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a Federal Police report that has been unsealed

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Here's What Jair Bolsonaro Faces Next After Alleged Coup Plot Lands Him Historic Indictment

The accusation presented by the Federal Police is now in the hands of a magistrate of the Supreme Court

Latin Times

Brazil's Bolsonaro Facing Coup Attempt Charges Because of Law He Passed While in Office

The charges include violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, coup d'état, and criminal organization, all tied to an alleged coup plot against Brazil's institutions

Latin Times

Hacker behind 2.9-billion person data breach caught — what you can do to stay safe

A Brazilian man, purported to be the hacker behind a massive August data breach, has been arrested by the Brazilian Federal Police.

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Brazil federal police seek extradition of Bolsonaro supporters from Argentina

Brazil’s Federal Police has requested the extradition of dozens of people who had fled the country after being accused of storming top government offices last year, in an alleged bid to forcefully restore former President Jair Bolsonaro to office

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In His Final Act as Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador Deepens The Military's Power

The new law now fully places the National Guard and its 120,000 troops under the command of the Defense Ministry

Latin Times

Brazil's police say Bolsonaro embezzled $1.2 million in undeclared jewelry from Saudi Arabia

Brazil’s Federal Police allege former President Jair Bolsonaro embezzled jewelry worth about $1.2 million during his time in office

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia

The indictment of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia marked the far-right leader’s second formal accusation with more potentially in store

The Independent UK

Brazil police indict ex-President Bolsonaro for money laundering, criminal association, sources say

Brazilian police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office, according to a source with knowledge of the accusations

The Independent UK

Tourism Australia drops immunity claim as federal police begins investigating the agency

Exclusive: Just a day after the corruption watchdog announced it wouldn’t investigate Tourism Australia, Crikey can reveal the Australian Federal Police has now been called in.

Crikey

Motivated gang crims expanding beyond drugs: AFP boss

Federal police are concerned about organised criminals expanding to exploit Australians amid threats to democracy, the AFP commissioner told senate estimates.

AAP

Former Brazilian Footballer Robinho Arrested By Federal Police In Santos

Former Brazilian footballer Robinho arrested in Brazil for 2013 gang rape conviction in Italy, facing prison.

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Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Questioned In Alleged Coup Plot

Investigation into alleged coup plot involving former Brazilian president Bolsonaro and aides. Bolsonaro silent during police meeting. No formal charges yet.

Crikey

‘World’s most controversial company’ Clearview AI still being used to solve Australian police cases

A Crikey investigation reveals that the Australian Federal Police has provided case materials that were then analysed using Clearview AI’s technology that the agency can’t use.

France 24

Brazil police allege Bolsonaro received cash from $68,000 sale of luxury Saudi gifts

Brazil’s federal police on Friday alleged former President Jair Bolsonaro received cash from the nearly $70,000 sale of two luxury watches he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office, posing another potential blow for the embattled far-right leader.

The Independent UK

Brazil's police allege Bolsonaro got money from $70,000 sale of luxury jewelry gifts

Brazil’s federal police allege former President Jair Bolsonaro received cash from the sale of two luxury watches he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office

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Brazil's Bolsonaro faces questioning in fake vaccine card investigation

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro is facing questions at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia as part of an investigation into alleged falsification of COVID-19 vaccine cards

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Lula's gun control push starts with counting Brazil's guns

President Jair Bolsonaro tried to convert a country with few weapons into one where firearm ownership and lack of regulation meant personal freedom

The Independent UK

Brazil police search Bolsonaro's home, seize his phone

A Brazilian official says Federal Police have searched former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home and seized his phone

France 24

Brazil judge suspends Telegram for not complying in neo-Nazi probe

A federal judge in Brazil on Wednesday ordered a temporary suspension of messaging app Telegram, citing the social media platform's alleged failure to provide all information Federal Police requested on neo-Nazi chat groups. The move is regarded as part of the country's push against a rise in school violence.

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Brazil judge orders temporary suspension of Telegram

A federal judge in Brazil on Wednesday ordered a temporary suspension of messaging app Telegram, citing the social media platform’s alleged failure to provide all information Federal Police requested on neo-Nazi chat groups

France 24

Brazil's Bolsonaro gives testimony to police on January 8 riot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gave testimony at the Federal Police headquarters Wednesday about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in the capital, Brasilia.

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro giving testimony to police on Jan. 8 riot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has arrived at the Federal Police headquarters to give testimony about his actions before the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in capital Brasilia

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