Garnier Confirms Bolsonaro Visit, No Election Fraud Found

Brazil's Supreme Court heard testimony from former Navy chief Admiral Almir Garnier on June 10, 2025, regarding a visit to former President Jair Bolsonaro on November 1, 2022. Admiral Garnier confirmed the visit, stating that he, along with the Minister of Defense and other military commanders, informed Bolsonaro that the Armed Forces had found no evidence of electoral fraud. The testimony is part of an ongoing investigation into Bolsonaro's actions. "We went to the President to inform him of our conclusion that there was no fraud," Garnier stated. This visit and the subsequent testimony have significant implications for the ongoing political climate in Brazil. The confirmation of this meeting provides a clearer picture of the events surrounding the 2022 election and the military's role in the transition of power.