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 unsealed Tuesday - AP explains.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing accusations of conspiracy to overthrow the democratically elected government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This information was revealed in a recently declassified police report.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro could face criminal charges over accusations that he was involved in plans to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections.