Bolsonaro Pressured to Delay Election Report: Cid Confirms in Testimony

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court commenced hearings on Monday, June 9th, 2025, for eight individuals accused of participating in a 2022 coup attempt. Mauro Cid, former aide to President Jair Bolsonaro, was the first to testify, having reached a plea bargain with authorities. In his testimony, Cid confirmed that Bolsonaro exerted pressure to delay the release of a report on Brazil's electronic voting system. "Yes, sir," Cid responded when asked by Justice Alexandre de Moraes if he had been pressured by Bolsonaro. This revelation is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged plot to undermine Brazil's democratic processes. The STF's hearings are expected to shed further light on the extent of the alleged conspiracy and the roles played by those involved.