In a dramatic move, the Brazilian Federal Police have charged former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others with attempting a coup to keep him in power after his defeat in the 2022 elections.

These charges come at a time when Bolsonaro faces a series of legal issues, including the smuggling of jewelry and falsifying COVID-19 vaccination records.

The authorities have also arrested four military officers and a federal police officer for planning to kill President Lula and other officials, highlighting the escalating political and security tensions in the country.