Former FAB commander admits receiving "coup moment" indication from Bolsonaro's Minister of Defense
Brasilia - Dramatic Testimony from Ex-Air Force Commander
In a jaw-dropping exposé, former Brazilian Air Force Commander, Brigadier Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior, rocked the ongoing coup trial this Tuesday. His testimony before the Attorney General of the Republic, Paulo Gonet Branco, in a virtual hearing, shed light on the 2023 attempted coup.
Brigadier's Shocking Revelations
Baptista Junior unearthed a pivotal moment, detailing how he was presented with a draft during a meeting on December 14, 2022 - just two days after Lula da Silva's diplomatic mission as the elected president. The Defense Minister, Paulo Sergio Oliveira, handed him a proposal to hinder Lula's inauguration. He promptly refused to entertain the document and walked out of the meeting.
Silent Audiences
Former President Jair Bolsonaro and General Walter Braga Netto, both defendants in the process, listened attentively during the hearing. Bolsonaro, with his hand mostly covering his mouth, frequently rubbed his face and jotted down notes.
Coup Plan on the Table
Baptista Junior vividly described the alleged institutional rupture previewed in this document, given to him by Defense Minister Paulo Sergio Nogueira. His testimony strengthens the prosecution's claim that there was a coordinated effort to overturn the election results, with this document serving as one of the most incriminating pieces of evidence gathered so far.
Meetings with Defeated President
The content of Baptista Junior's meetings with Bolsonaro was also scrutinized. The discussions, which took place at the Planalto Palace in November 2022, initially focused on security and institutional stability. However, they gradually shifted to proposals that fell outside the constitutional framework.
What Happened Next?
Baptista Junior made it clear to Bolsonaro that he would not be part of any plan to thwart Lula's presidency. "From January 1, you will no longer be president. Whatever happens will happen," he stated.
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Enrichment Insights:
- Baptista Junior's testimony provides substantial evidence of Bolsonaro's involvement in plans to prevent Lula's inauguration, strengthening the prosecution's case.
- According to Baptista Junior, he warned Bolsonaro that he could be arrested if he pursued the coup plan.
- Plans to arrest Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes were among the topics discussed in the aforementioned meetings.
- Baptista Junior confirmed that Bolsonaro was aware that the military had found no evidence of election fraud, yet he still intended to block Lula's inauguration.
- The shocking testimony by Brigadier Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior has sparked intense political debates, as it reveals a policy-and-legislation related incident involving a draft to hinder the inauguration of President Lula da Silva, which may lead to significant changes in war-and-conflicts and general-news discussions about policy-and-legislation, politics, and the ongoing coup trial in Brasilia.
- The dramatic turn of events, with Baptista Junior presenting evidence such as the coup draft and his meetings with former President Jair Bolsonaro, has raised questions about the involvement of key political figures in policy-and-legislation decisions that may affect the future of the country, as well as the nature of politics and war-and-conflicts in Brazil.
