In voice message, arrested general said coup was backed by Bolsonaro
Retired General Mário Fernandes—one of those arrested as part of Federal Police operation Contragolpe (“Counter-Coup”)—said that the former president gave the go-ahead for a coup plan to take place until December 31, 2022.The conversation is included in the intelligence report of the operation, launched on Tuesday (Nov. 19) to arrest five military officers who intended to prevent the inauguration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and vice-President Geraldo Alckmin, elected in October 2022.In the voice message sent to Mauro Cid, Bolsonaro's former aide-de-camp, Fernandes informs him that the ex-president had told Fernandes that the “action” could take place until the last day of his term.“Good evening, Cid. First of all, I’m sorry I’ve been pestering you today, my frien...